Météo-France Puts Hérault, Gard and Bouches-Du-Rhône Under Orange Rain-Flood Vigilance

France's national weather service, Météo-France, issued an orange vigilance for rain and flooding in Hérault, Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône. The orange vigilance was announced at 4 p.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and was scheduled to take effect at 8 p.m., continuing into the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 15.

Météo-France said heavy rain likely to disrupt daily activities is expected, with visibility reduced, flooding possible, road conditions potentially difficult and some disruption to rail service.

The agency told residents to stay away from rivers and low-lying ground and to move to higher ground or an upper floor. It said not to drive onto a flooded road, even partially covered, and to avoid unnecessary travel while staying informed of rising water levels. Residents were also told not to go into basements and to move belongings out of reach of the water and to have an emergency kit ready.