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Water levels reach 4.30m in Paris, Seine floods its banks

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In Paris, water levels exceed 4.30m as the Seine floods its banks. On the Pont de l'Alma bridge, the Zouave statue - an iconic but inaccurate indicator of water levels - is up to his calves in water. IMAGES

Added on the 03/02/2021 13:36:02 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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