Storm Impacts Pas-de-Calais with Orange Rain-Flood Alert and 146,000 Power Outages
Pas-de-Calais is on orange alert for rain and flooding from late Saturday to early Sunday amid ongoing power outages affecting 146,000 homes following Storm Austen and disruption Boelo.
Key details
- Pas-de-Calais placed on orange alert from 9 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday due to disturbance Boelo.
- The alert follows the passage of Storm Austen, causing severe weather conditions.
- Approximately 146,000 households lost electricity in western and northern parts of the region.
- Authorities advise vigilance and preparation for difficult weather conditions overnight.
The Pas-de-Calais region remains under an orange alert for rain and flooding from 9 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday due to the passage of the disturbance Boelo, which follows closely after Storm Austen. This weather alert has been issued by Météo-France as part of ongoing severe weather conditions impacting the area. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and prepare for challenging meteorological conditions overnight. Concurrently, the western and northern parts of the region have suffered significant disruptions with approximately 146,000 homes currently without electricity, a direct impact of the recent Storm Austen. Emergency services and local officials continue to monitor the situation closely to mitigate risks and respond to any emerging incidents. These developments underscore the severe impact of back-to-back weather disturbances on Pas-de-Calais, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and precautionary measures among the population.
