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Added on the 01/02/2021 18:06:45 - Copyright : AFP EN
The level of the Seine remains high in Paris with highs exceeding 4.50m due to the recent heavy rains. The riverbanks seen from the Île de la Cité, normally popular with pedestrians, are flooded, with benches and trees partially submerged.
Paris remained on flood alert on Tuesday with the River Seine's water levels still on the rise following heavy spells of rain.
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
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