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February, 2026
On February 6, 2026, the newspaper Midi Libre published an interview with Alix Roumagnac focusing on the persistence of a prolonged rainy spell in Occitanie, described as an “abnormal and exceptional” weather situation.
After several days of continuous rainfall, saturated soil and swollen rivers are increasing the risk of flooding across the region.
During the interview, he discusses the atmospheric mechanisms behind this particular pattern, which is causing a succession of weather disturbances with no real respite, thereby prolonging a spell already marked by significant rainfall totals.
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In Predict’s 20-year history, we’ve never seen a situation like this. And no, this isn’t something that’s going to happen every year. It’s quite an abnormal and exceptional occurrence. With climate change, we should still expect an increase in extremes: that is, we’re likely to experience very severe heat waves, droughts, and then periods of extreme humidity. So, this isn’t necessarily something that will recur regularly, but it should push us to work on what’s called adaptation—to prepare for these kinds of phenomena.
Alix Roumagnac
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