Brittany Flooding: Orange Alert Issued Across Region
- The Blavet River in Pontivy, France, exceeded one meter in height on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, causing road closures and disruptions.
- The Blavet River reached a height of 1.03 meters at 9:15 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, according too municipal authorities.
- Rue Colbert was closed to traffic and diverted via Rue René Cassin due to the rising water levels.
Blavet River Flooding in Pontivy, france
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The Blavet River in Pontivy, France, exceeded one meter in height on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, causing road closures and disruptions.
River Levels and Affected areas
The Blavet River reached a height of 1.03 meters at 9:15 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, according too municipal authorities. The flooding impacted several streets in Pontivy, particularly in the Saint-Niel area.
Road Closures and Traffic Diversions
Rue Colbert was closed to traffic and diverted via Rue René Cassin due to the rising water levels. A portion of Rue Charles-Le Tellier was also blocked near Eureden. The Stiva zone is also affected.
Official Response
Alexandra Le Ny, Deputy Mayor of Pontivy, stated that the Blavet River overflowed in Saint-Niel, reaching the bridge deck on Rue Colbert. Municipal services are actively monitoring the situation and managing the response to the flooding.