Céline, Ciaran, Domingos and Karlotta have caused enormous damage on the coast of the Île de Ré. After this wave of storms in October 2023, the retreat of the dune barrier is estimated between 1 to 5 meters depending on the sectors of the island.
The safety of residents is at stake. The Community of Communes (Cdc) took the decision to carry out emergency work in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines.