Activation time (UTC): 2018-10-15 13:32:00 Event time (UTC): 2018-10-15 04:00:00 Event type: Flood (Flash flood)

Activation reason:
Heavy rainfall is affecting the Herault and Aude Departments, France. This precipitation, equivalent to a number of month's rainfall, has led to flooding over the Aude, Herault and Orb rivers basins. Orange/red warnings have been issued by the national central forecasting centre. There are reported to be 11 people dead, 20 000 people affected and many evacuations. The town of Trebes is particularly badly hit.

Reference maps produced: 0 Delineation maps produced: 13 Grading maps produced: 5

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