Residents in the Gard and Hérault departments of southern France are still dealing with the aftermath of an unusual amount of rainfall that caused widespread damage. In Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, a large hole about ten centimeters deep was still visible on October 1st after two days of heavy rain. The rainfall was so intense that it was equivalent to two bathtubs of water per square meter, leading to deformed streets, exposed underground pipes, and mudflows. In nearby Sommières, residents described the situation as a river rising above tables and chairs, with some people navigating the flooded areas in canoes. The meteorological institute called the event "exceptional," and although the storm has lost intensity, a yellow "rain-flood" alert remains in place for the departments. The mayor of Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, Stéphane Berto, is currently working to distribute drinking water to around 3,700 residents after tap water became contaminated with microorganisms. An emergency plan was quickly put into place, and residents like Stéphane, a local tree trimmer, are helping to collect clean water to prevent illness. In the nearby town of Sauve in the Gard department, some residents have not yet returned to their homes, and the mayor is still assessing the damage and ensuring access to isolated hamlets. In the Hérault department, the flooding was particularly severe, with a river reaching 5 meters in height and completely submerging the dairy farm of Stely in Quissac. The farm manager reported losing all goods and expressed the need to start over. Firefighters conducted 28 safety operations across several communes, including Montpellier, Lunel, Triadou, Combaillaux, and Saint-Gély-du-Fesc. Preventive evacuations were carried out at three campsites, and several roads are closed, with all bus and tram lines in the Montpellier metropolitan area suspended until Thursday morning. Although some areas have returned to a calmer state, the possibility of another thunderstorm remains. Precipitation is moving toward Corsica, and further runoff could lead to additional flooding. Authorities are remaining vigilant as they continue to monitor the situation and assist affected communities.