The Seine has burst its banks in the Seine-Maritime department. Storm Pierrick, combined with high tides, is causing high water and flooding in several towns. Among the affected towns, Bardouville and La Bouille.
This stone wall could not resist the power of the current, it was carried away by the river. This Tuesday morning, all that remains is a gaping hole. For the town hall, farmers and residents, a race against time begins. This wall, which protects the homes just behind it, must be rebuilt before the next tide, at 3 p.m. this afternoon.
You never know how high it will go.
You never know how high it will go.
A disaster-stricken resident in Seine-Maritime
With the high tidal coefficients offshore, the Seine is no longer able to flow and overflows. This Monday evening, it rose to 9.58 meters, very close to its record from March 2020. “It’s impressive, and a little scary,” confides a resident in the TF1 8 p.m. video at the top of this article. Water invaded certain streets of the village of La Bouille, rising up to a meter in places. This trader had to call his neighbors for help.
This Tuesday morning is the time to see the damage. The gardens have become ponds and the waste is carried away by the current. Some are busy cleaning. Marie-Josée prefers to wait to see how high the next tide will rise: “You never know how high it’s going to go.” Here, everyone has their eyes fixed on the Seine, waiting for the next wave.
The editorial staff of TF1 TF1 | Report Baptiste Guesnais, Lucas Prevost
2024-04-09 15:17:14
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