In France, floods are becoming more frequent and more intense — and climate change is amplifying the phenomenon.
Our land-use practices are also contributing factors:
· Urban development in flood-prone areas
· Deforestation and intensive farming practices
· Impermeable soils and modified waterways
📉 Less infiltration, more runoff… and increasingly vulnerable territories.
The result: mudslides, flash floods, rising groundwater — sometimes far from rivers. The sea can also intrude during storms or breaches in coastal defenses.
Solutions do exist and are already being implemented:
- Flood expansion zones
- Soil-friendly agricultural practices
- De-sealed cities with green roofs and vegetated streets
🎥 To better understand these mechanisms and the actions we can take, watch this video produced in partnership with MAIF:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1fRMXWOJvs
When it comes to risk, understanding is the first step to preparedness. And adaptation requires collective action.
