Incendio forestal en Gironda, Francia
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A principios de enero de 2025, la ciudad de Redon, situada en la región de Bretaña, al oeste de Francia, sufrió las peores inundaciones de los últimos 40 años. Semanas de precipitaciones continuas provocaron el desbordamiento del río Vilaine, situación agravada por el paso de las tormentas Éowyn y Herminia, que trajeron fuertes vientos y precipitaciones adicionales a un terreno ya saturado. Más de 15.000 personas se vieron afectadas, con viviendas, empresas e infraestructuras interrumpidas en toda la región.
To respond to the rapidly rising water levels, authorities deployed two Hytrans mobile pump systems. The newly delivered HydroSub 250 with FloodModule (containing FloodPumps and FloodHoses), operated by the Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Crisis Management, was put into action for the first time. It was supported by a HydroSub 150 unit with FloodModule (containing FloodPumps and FloodHoses) from the Seine-Maritime fire and rescue department (SDIS 76).
Together, these systems provided continuous, high-volume pumping capacity to redirect floodwater away from critical urban areas and provide flood control.
The response showcased how advanced mobile water transport can be rapidly deployed and integrated into regional civil protection strategies. Operating in challenging, waterlogged terrain, the systems helped lower water levels and prevent further damage to residential zones and public infrastructure.
This case underscores the growing need for flexible, high-capacity flood control and response solutions as Europe experiences more frequent and severe weather events.
