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The swollen Seine inches higher keeping Paris on alert, though forecasters said the flooding should peak overnight, leaving a lengthy mop-up job. IMAGES
Paris is on alert as the swollen Seine continues to creep higher, with forecasters expecting the flooding to peak at the end of the weekend. IMAGES
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
Much of France has been lashed by downpours throughout January, inundating many homes and shops with muddy water and halting trains on a busy commuter line that runs through Paris. The Seine is expected to reach 6.2 metres (20.3 feet) on Saturday, a peak last reached in 2016 when floods sent riverside museums scrambling to move artworks from their basements, which was the highest level since 1982. IMAGES by the Eiffel Tower / COMPLETES VID1133472_EN
Sunset over the River Seine as the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics begins. IMAGES
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