Natural disaster status recognized for Entraigues after floods

The Ministry of the Interior recognizes the state of natural disaster for the commune following floods and mudslides on October 19, 2026.

Catastrophe naturelle reconnue pour Entraigues après les inondations

Mairie d'Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue

By a decree dated October 27, 2026, the Ministry of the Interior recognized the state of natural disaster for the commune of Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue, following floods and mudslides.

The decision, motivated by "the abnormal intensity of the phenomenon during the event is characterized with regard to precipitation accumulations which have a return period greater than or equal to 10 years", was formalized by a decree on October 27, 2026.
Affected individuals have a maximum of 30 days from the publication of the decree in the Official Journal to declare their damages to their insurance company. The deadline is November 27, 2026 inclusive.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue (29/10/2026)