Météo-France announced this Thursday morning that the intense Mediterranean weather affecting the southeast of France had begun to subside. The weather system, which had been impacting the region since Tuesday evening, brought heavy rain and flooding, leading to school closures and transportation disruptions. Now, schools in the Gard and Hérault departments are set to reopen, as the situation has improved. According to Météo-France, these areas have moved from an orange "rain-flood" alert level to a yellow one this morning, indicating a reduced risk of severe weather. The orange alert had been in effect until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, but the situation has gradually improved, with the weather institute noting that the Mediterranean episode, described as "exceptional," has lost much of its intensity. In some areas, the rainfall has been extreme. For instance, Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, located in the western part of the Gard department, received at least 335 mm of rain since the start of the episode on Tuesday evening. Similarly, Colognac, a nearby commune, recorded 299 mm of rain. This amount of water is described as being equivalent to "a bathtub per square meter" by the prefect of the Gard, Fabienne Decottignies. The heavy rainfall has caused several rivers to overflow their banks, leading to flooded roads and the closure of several bridges in the Gard department. Transportation disruptions continue, with train services on the Marseille - Avignon - Sète - Nîmes routes still suspended until Thursday noon, according to the SNCF (National Railway Company of France). Travelers are advised to consider postponing their trips if possible. Rescue services in the Gard have conducted multiple operations to assist individuals who ignored safety guidelines, such as a person trapped in a vehicle who required extraction. Despite the heavy rainfall and the resulting flooding, authorities have not reported any injuries. While the situation has improved, the Bouches-du-Rhône department remains under an orange "rain-flood" alert until Thursday noon. Météo-France noted that while some rain showers are still possible in the early part of the day, the overall trend is toward gradual improvement, signaling the end of the Mediterranean weather episode. The damage caused by the heavy rainfall is described as relatively limited, despite the enormous volumes of water that fell since Tuesday evening. Schools in the Gard and Hérault departments are set to reopen, marking a return to normalcy in these areas.