Velaux recognized as natural disaster area after bad weather

The municipality has been officially recognized as a natural disaster area following floods and mudslides on October 19 and 20, 2026.

Generic image of the municipality of Velaux after bad weather, showing flood damage under a blue sky.
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Generic image of the municipality of Velaux after bad weather, showing flood damage under a blue sky.

The municipality of Velaux has been officially recognized as a natural disaster area by an inter-ministerial decree dated October 27, 2026, following the floods and mudslides that occurred on October 19 and 20, 2026.

This recognition, published in the Official Journal on October 29, 2026, specifically concerns the phenomena of floods and mudslides that affected the town during those two days.
Individuals who have suffered material damage are invited to report their claim to their insurance company as soon as possible. The legal deadline for this procedure is 30 days from the publication of the decree in the Official Journal, i.e., until November 28, 2026 inclusive, subject to the specific rules of each insurance contract.
To facilitate these steps, it is advisable to contact your insurer, submit a claim declaration along with photographs of the damage and, if possible, an estimated assessment of the damages. It is also recommended to keep all invoices and documents useful for damage assessment.
The recognition of natural disaster status may allow for the application of the corresponding guarantee, according to the conditions set forth in your insurance contract.
The full inter-ministerial decree of October 27, 2026, is available for consultation.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Velaux (29/10/2026)