Meyrargues recognized as natural disaster area after October storms

The commune in Bouches-du-Rhône receives recognition for floods and mudslides following the rains of October 19-20, 2026.

Generic image of Meyrargues after heavy rains, showing streets partially flooded with muddy water under an overcast sky.
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Generic image of Meyrargues after heavy rains, showing streets partially flooded with muddy water under an overcast sky.

The commune of Meyrargues has been officially recognized as a natural disaster area following heavy rains on October 19-20, 2026, which caused floods and mudslides.

Following the bad weather on October 19 and 20, 2026, the commune of Meyrargues, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, requested natural disaster status from state services for the damage caused by "floods, mudslides."
This recognition was formalized by a decree published in the Official Journal on October 27, 2026. The decree specifically covers events of "floods, mudslides."
Residents who suffered damage due to these storms now have a period of 10 working days from October 27, 2026, to file a claim with their insurance company, providing a copy of the official decree.
For further information, please contact the dedicated service by email at: assurances@meyrargues.fr.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Meyrargues (29/10/2026)