Flood exercise planned for 2026

A major flood exercise is scheduled for November 17 and 18, 2026, in the Tours metropolitan area. This simulation is designed to prepare for possible flooding of the Loire River, a significant waterway in central France.

Exercise organized by local authorities

The simulation is being organized by the prefecture of Indre-et-Loire in collaboration with local authorities. It aims to test how well regional services can coordinate and how effective local and intercommunal emergency plans are.

Multiple communes involved

Several communes will participate in the exercise, including Tours, La Riche, Montlouis-sur-Loire, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These areas are located along the Loire River and are at potential risk of flooding.

Part of climate change preparedness

The initiative was announced in September as part of broader efforts to anticipate the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like flooding.