The high water level of the Seine threatens to flood parts of Paris. Due to heavy rainfall, the water level has risen to four meters and the river has already burst its banks in some places.
For Paris, a flood warning has been issued by the authorities. The water level of the Seine has risen to four meters, causing the river to burst its banks in various places.
The cause is the heavy rainfall that has ravaged the city and surrounding areas in recent days. Many paths and walking routes along the river that crosses the French capital have now been closed because they are under water. Ile aux Cygnes, an island in the river, is also closed due to high water. Many people watch the spectacle from the many bridges that span the river.
The water level is expected to rise further in the coming days. Residents are urged to be vigilant, as the water level can sometimes rise unexpectedly quickly.
In recent years it has hit more often. In 2016 the water level rose to 6.10 meters. The Seine reached a height of 5.80 meters in 2018. About 1,500 people were then evacuated from their homes in the Paris and surroundings.
The record dates back to 1919, when the river rose to a height of 8.62 meters.
Other parts of France have also been hit by flooding in recent months due to heavy rainfall. In northern France, a 70-year-old man drowned in a flood on Sunday and in the south there was extensive damage and roads were closed due to the large amount of water.
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