Overview
- The Garonne overflowed in Bordeaux and reached 6.85 meters on Thursday, just below the 1999 high, with further rises possible at the Dordogne–Garonne confluence.
- Four departments in western France remain under the highest flood alert as extensive flooding affects towns, roads and homes.
- Bordeaux activated its emergency plan for the first time since 1999, set up shelters and closed riverfront areas, and the army announced it will assist operations.
- The transport minister warned of major road and rail disruptions as Pedro approaches, with constraints on lines south of Bordeaux and difficulties expected around Toulouse.
- Authorities have reported three deaths and one person missing on the Loire, while Angers saw the Maine overflow and prepared to evacuate a nursing home with sports halls opened as shelters.