Bosbrand in de Gironde, Frankrijk
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Begin januari 2025 kreeg de stad Redon, gelegen in de regio Bretagne in het westen van Frankrijk, te maken met de ergste overstromingen in 40 jaar. Weken van aanhoudende regen zorgden ervoor dat de rivier de Vilaine overstroomde, een situatie die nog verergerd werd door de doortocht van de storm Éowyn en de storm Herminia, die zware wind en extra regen brachten op de toch al verzadigde grond. Meer dan 15.000 mensen werden getroffen en in de hele regio werden huizen, bedrijven en infrastructuur ontwricht.
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.
