Childcare centers remain closed until noon

Municipal childcare centers in Nîmes stayed closed until 12:00, with merchants informed the previous day at the end of the day about the closures.

Nurseries to reopen at 1:30 p.m.

Municipal nurseries are set to reopen starting at 1:30 p.m., after remaining closed in the morning due to the situation.

Markets and halls closed in the morning

The Halles de Nîmes and the market of Chemin-Bas-d'Avignon were closed in the morning, affecting local commerce and daily routines.

Some leisure centers remain open

Several leisure centers are mobilized, with the two permanent sites, Léo Rousson and La Placette, open and providing services as planned.

Other sites under assessment

The condition of other sites is currently being assessed to allow children to be welcomed starting at 1:30 p.m., though the Mas Boulbon site will remain closed today.

Floods impact part of the park

The Vistre river having left its banks, part of the park is flooded. Access to the site is heavily damaged and the small wastewater treatment plant is no longer operational.

Children redirected to alternative site

Children from the closed Mas Boulbon site are being redirected to the Capouchiné ALSH, a local childcare facility.

Power outages affect 179 streets

According to Enedis, 179 incidents were recorded in Nîmes, affecting as many streets impacted by power outages.

Some power issues resolved in the morning

Part of the incidents were expected to be resolved in the morning, though the full status of the power grid is still evolving.

Traffic and transport disruptions

Traffic conditions remain difficult in some areas, with streets blocked and six public transport lines experiencing occasional disruptions.

City advises caution in movement

The City of Nîmes calls residents to remain cautious in their movements and to take into account the access conditions to various municipal facilities.