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Added on the 02/02/2021 18:11:58 - Copyright : Euronews EN
The level of the River Seine exceeds four metres in some areas of Paris, following heavy rains throughout the weekend. According to the latest forecasts, the alert level remains yellow, meaning major damage is likely to be avoided although access to the river banks remains closed. IMAGES
The Seine river rises above its banks in Paris where rain continues. IMAGES
The 'Zouave' statue on the Pont d'Alma in Paris is an informal watchdog of the level of the River Seine. On Monday, after a weekend of rain, levels were in excess of 4.50 metres in the French capital, and above the Zouave's knees. IMAGES
Paris (France), Feb 1 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Ian Langsdon).- The banks of the Seine River have overflowed in flooding near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Heavy rains have caused the Seine River to rise 4 meters above its usual level, causing the riverbanks in certain areas of Paris to flood, leading to the closure of roads, public transport infrastructure and even part of the Louvre Museum.FOOTAGE OF RAIN
The municipality of Bar-sur-Loup in southern France suffers the consequences of particularly intense rains with an impressive flood of its river. IMAGES
The residents of Blendecques, a town in northern France, are trying to cope with further flooding caused by the 'exceptional flooding of the Aa', two months after the November floods. IMAGES