Paris Drowns Under Record Floods in Photos
Paris’ Seine river has risen a whopping 5 meters — about 16 feet — above its normal level due to torrential rain and flooding that have ravaged the French capital and other parts of Europe this week.
Authorities installed emergency flood barriers along the river on Thursday, and French Prime Minister Manuel Valls declared a state of emergency in the parts of the country most affected.
The storm is expected to reach its peak around midday Friday.
The Louvre Museum shut its doors earlier than usual on Thursday and plans to stay closed on Friday in order to evacuate works that risk being damaged by the rain, several outlets reported. The Musée d’Orsay will also close Friday.
Here’s a look at the City of Light this week:
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Germany is also suffering from record flooding. I wonder if these systems are tied in any way to the ones that we are experiencing in Texas?
My heart goes out to all flood victims! It is so disheartening to have all of your "stuff" ruined by floodwater!