Recent rains that fell between September 28 and 30 have provided some relief after weeks of dry weather, but their impact has been uneven across different regions. On a national level, the drought has not been significantly reduced, as the rainfall was too patchy to address the ongoing soil dryness. Rain returned at the very end of September, but its distribution was highly uneven: 20 to 40 mm of rain fell in parts of the west and southwest, while many areas in the center and east received only a few millimeters. In contrast, the Languedoc and Cévennes regions saw over 100 mm of rain in the plains and up to 300 mm in the highlands during this Mediterranean weather event. This brief period of rain follows a September marked by severe rainfall shortages, with some areas experiencing deficits of 80 or 90%. Before these rains, the national soil moisture index had reached record lows for early autumn. While the rain helped rehydrate the top layers of soil in areas where rainfall was regular and exceeded 20 to 30 mm, this amount was generally insufficient to deeply moisten the soil after months of drought. As a result, regions that received less rain, such as the Midi Toulousain, northeast, and extreme southeast, saw little improvement in soil conditions. To effectively combat the drought, regular rainfall episodes totaling at least 40 to 50 mm would be needed to moisten the soil in the driest areas. However, the amount of rain is not the only factor in its effectiveness. During the heavy rains in the Languedoc and Cévennes, a significant portion of the water ran off into streams rather than soaking into the ground. In contrast, moderate and prolonged rainfall tends to promote better infiltration. Groundwater recharge will require several consistent rainy periods during autumn and winter to make a noticeable difference. Although the late September rains have slightly reduced surface drought conditions, the accumulated water deficit from an exceptionally dry summer and early autumn remains substantial. The drought continues to affect a large part of the country, and more sustained rainfall is needed to bring lasting relief.