Lucas: an impressive rise in waters in Païta

"It is the equivalent of a tidal raz.It’s a family who feared for her life on Wednesday in Païta.Surprised by the rise of waters in a subdivision of the town, it was helped by a neighbor, then relatives to get out of it.Lucas depression could have turned to drama.

92 cm of water in the house

Since the flood of his house, Jacques has not returned home.This former nickel worker did this Sunday to testify to what he and his relatives have experienced.This torrent which suddenly rushed between the walls."92 cm is the height of the water, evaluates, meter in hand, Jacques Saray, disaster -signed with depression.I was preparing because I suspected it a little, so I told my wife and my niece that I had to leave.The water went up to such speed, I could start the car anymore.»»

A baby in the house

Impossible to flee the occupied home for 28 years.The family is trapped in the car.And for good reason: a real river has settled in the Bernard subdivision.All parts are invaded by water and mud.Jacques, 74, was in the living room.His wife, bedridden for health reasons, inside the room.Their niece and baby, in another room."I was afraid for the little baby and because the firefighters did not arrive.»»

Insurance procedures

Faced with this scary experience, solidarity was a deliverance.A neighbor evacuated the victims to the southern arena, then the family hosted and accompanied Jacques and Marinella."We went to recover clothes, moreover we were well helped by friends to wash them. Et puis on a récupéré des documents et on a pris des photos de la maison pour les démarches à venir pour l'assurance»», détaille Michaël Touret, le neveu de Jacques Sauray.Now remain the administrative procedures, but the essential is preserved.Health and morale.

The report by Martin Charmasson and Claude Lindor: