Severe floods hit Gard department, causing widespread damage. 33 communes declared disaster zones, giving victims 30 days to report claims.
Severe weather hits Gard department
On 19 and 20 October, the Gard department faced severe weather that led to significant material damage, including flooded homes, cars swept away by floodwaters, and uprooted trees, especially in Grau-du-Roi.Natural disaster declared in 33 communes
This Thursday, 29 October, the State published in the Official Journal the names of the 33 communes in the Gard recognized as being in a state of natural disaster due to flooding and mudflows during this Cevennes episode.Victims have 30 days to declare damage
With this decree, insured victims have 30 days to declare their damage to their insurance company, allowing them to begin the process of seeking compensation.List of affected communes published
The affected communes include Aigues-Mortes, Aigues-Vives, Aimargues, Les Angles, Aubais, La Bastide d'Engras, Beauvoisin, Bellegarde, Bernis, Boissières, Le Cailar, Calvisson, Clarensac, Codognan, Congénies, Fourques, Gallargues-le-Montueux, Générac, Le Grau-du-Roi, Junas, Langlade, Milhaud, Mus, Nîmes, Parignargues, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, Souvignargues, Uchaud, Uzès, Vauvert, Vergèze, and Vestric-et-Candiac.
