The Vaison-la-Romaine disaster, which occurred in September 1992 in the Vaucluse region, was the result of torrential rains that caused fatal floods: 47 people died. In addition to the shock of images, controversy soon follows. Back in archives on events.
Controversy after the murderous floods of the Vaucluse on the risk areas in France, because Vaison la Romaine was reported as a dangerous area according to a report drawn up following the Nîmes disaster. Interview with Brice LALONDE.
According to the latest assessment, the flash flood of the Ouvèze in Vaison-la-Romaine, on September 22, left 29 dead and 8 missing. Now we wonder if it was not possible to foresee the catastrophe. - Jacqueline RICHARD, manager of the Vaison-la-Romaine campsite in the middle of the rubble. Interview: "I first phoned the weather in Carpentras who told me that there was a risk of local thunderstorms. Then I phoned the fire department and they said, "Don’t panic anyone, do as usual." - RD of the amateur document showing the caravans carried away by the waves." - [Long shot] front of the fire station. - [Close-up] of the September 21 Weather Alert Bulletin announcing the risk of severe thunderstorms. - Interview with Jean DAUBIGNY, Prefect of Vaucluse: "As soon as the flow became fast growing, the fire brigade took all the measures they could to alert everyone. A contact was made inviting the campsite to evacuate..." - [Different shots] inside the barracks / switchboard.
In the aftermath of the natural disaster that struck VAISON ROMAINE, Paul AMAR, at night in front of the rubble, takes stock of the situation live: Numerous plans of the damage, aerial views of the Ouvèze , flooded fieldss and the disaster area of VAISON LA ROMAINE. Document amateur de Pierre Chardon (GAMMA): the ouvèze transformed into a torrent of mud coming out of the lower openings of the houses (he was forced to stop filming because of the flood, he just had time to recover his cassette) ROMAN BRIDGE with spectators helplessly assisting disaster.
After the Vaison la Romaine disaster, questions arose about the construction of housing in flood-prone areas. Some homes were not in compliance with the standards set out in the building code.
In the aftermath of the catastrophic floods in Vaison la Romaine, the time has come to search for the disappeared. The firefighters have been deployed, their task is made difficult by the destruction caused by the floods. Two residents testify.