Villegailhenc (; oc, Vilagalhenc) is a

commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to: Administrative-territorial entities * Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township ** Communes of ...

in the

Aude Aude (; ) is a Departments of France, department in Southern France, located in the Occitania (administrative region), Occitanie Regions of France, region and named after the river Aude (river), Aude. The departmental council also calls it "Ca ...

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in southern

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. In mid-October 2018, Villegailhenc,

Conques-sur-Orbiel Conques-sur-Orbiel (; oc, Concas) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. Population Chapel About 2 km north of the town lies a chapel constructed in 1885 for property owner Camille Don de Cépian and designed by Gabri ...

, and

Villardonnel Villardonnel (; oc, Vilardonèl) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. Population 2018 flood In mid-October 2018, Villegailhenc, Conques-sur-Orbiel, and Villardonnel, and Trèbes, along with nearby areas along the river ...

, and

Trèbes Trèbes (; oc, Trebes) is a commune in the Aude department, southern France. It is around 7 km east of the centre of Carcassonne. History Located on an important river crossing, Trèbes was originally known as Tresmals (Three Fords) but ...

, along with nearby areas along the river

, were devastated when the river flooded after intense rain. 12 people were killed, including a

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.France hit by worst flash floods in over a century, killing at least 12 including a nun

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, 2018-10-16

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