France: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across Eure-et-Loire and Seine-et-Marne departments as of Oct. 11

Flood-related disruptions are ongoing across parts of Eure-et-Loire and Seine-et-Marne departments as of Oct. 11. Heavy rainfall in the region Oct. 9-10 associated with the passing of the remnants of Hurricane Kirk caused river levels to rise and triggered widespread flooding in the affected regions. In Eure-et-Loire Department, around 60 people have been evacuated and many streets are impassable due to floodwaters in Bonneval and around 30 others were evacuated in Chateaudun. Around 180 people have been evacuated in Crecy-la-Chapelle in Seine-et-Marne Department since Oct. 10 due to rising waters in the Grand Morin River. Around 400 homes are without power in Coulommiers and 49 roads across Seine-et-Marne Department are closed due to flooding. Although the rainfall has ceased in the region Oct. 11, the risk of flooding is likely to persist over the coming hours and days. Meteo France is maintaining red flood warnings (the highest level on a three-tier scale) across both departments as of Oct. 11.

Authorities could issue further mandatory evacuation orders for flood-prone communities over the coming days. Disruptions to electricity and telecommunications services are possible where significant flooding impact utility networks.

Floodwaters and debris flows may render some bridges, rail networks, or roadways impassable, impacting overland travel in and around affected areas. Ponding on road surfaces could cause hazardous driving conditions on regional highways. Authorities could temporarily close some low-lying routes that become inundated by floodwaters. Flooding could block regional rail lines; freight and passenger train delays and cancellations are likely in areas that see heavy rainfall and potential track inundation.

Localized business disruptions may occur in low-lying areas; some businesses might not operate at full capacity because of flood damage to facilities, possible evacuations, and some employees' inability to reach work sites. Disruptions triggered by inclement weather and resultant hazards, such as flooding, could persist well after weather conditions have improved; it could take days before any floodwaters recede and/or officials clear debris. If there is severe damage to infrastructure, repair or reconstruction efforts may result in residual disruptions.