Floods: A Man Goes Missing in Maine-et-Loire after his Canoe Capsized
On February 18, 2026, the prefecture of Maine-et-Loire announced the disappearance of a man whose canoe capsized.
On February 18, 2026, the situation in the Maine-et-Loire, always in red alert for the floods, stay very worrying, the rise in water levels representing, according to Météo France, “a direct and widespread threat safety of people and property.
The prefecture announced that a man is missing in the department, after that his canoe capsized. As we write these lines, the authorities did not provide details complementary.
A flood warning alert
Facing the weather situation exceptional, one flood warning alert intercommunale was held yesterday, bringing together the prefect of Maine-et-Loire, representatives of the Department and the mayors of the municipalities from Angers Loire Metropolis.
Some material and human reinforcements are put in place to deal with the situation.
All local stakeholders are mobilized to anticipate risks and ensure the protection of residents.
There red alert involving dangerous phenomena of exceptional intensity, the authorities are calling for caution. Take shelter, don’t use your car, take refuge upstairs or on the roof, and stand informed with the authorities.
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