Brittany: Three departments in western France remain on orange flood alert after Storm Ingrid caused rivers to overflow and inundated homes and farmland across parts of Brittany, authorities said Sunday. Meteo-France reported that Finistere, Morbihan, and Ille-et-Vilaine are still experiencing significant flooding. Despite water levels beginning to recede slowly following heavy rainfall over the past two days, the situation remains critical.

According to Anadolu Agency, aerial images broadcast by BFMTV showed large areas underwater along the Oust River in the town of Malestroit in Morbihan, where gardens were submerged and houses surrounded by floodwaters. Local authorities noted that the Oust River peaked at 3.18 meters on Friday before gradually declining. Additionally, the nearby Nantes canal, which typically stays below 50 centimeters, rose to 2.70 meters on Saturday.

The national weather service highlighted that despite the reduction in rainfall, saturated soils are slowing the recession of floodwaters. 'Following the recent rains, the rivers of Brittany are at very high levels,' stated Meteo-France in its latest bulletin. Light to moderate rain is still anticipated on Sunday in the three affected departments, with the orange alert expected to remain in place until Monday.

Storm Ingrid also brought strong winds to the region, with gusts reaching up to 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour on Saturday. These winds resulted in toppled trees and injuries to two individuals. In Quimperle, a town in Finistere, the Laita River rose by four meters, causing damage to several businesses.

Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain cautious and adhere to safety instructions as conditions continue to evolve.