Heavy rain continued, many ground floors in Paris disappeared

More than 200 towns across France are struggling with flooding as the Seine water rises after several weeks of heavy rain.

Paris authorities said flooding caused damage to about 240 towns, leaving about 1,500 people leaving home and Lovre closing.

In western Paris, the ground floor of many buildings disappeared completely and people had to use boats instead of cars. Meanwhile tourism boat companies in Paris suffered heavy losses due to prohibited water transport.

Flooded water after many weeks of heavy rain in the Seine.

Police punish those who bring canoes to the Seine, central Paris and call these irresponsible actions. According to the Daily Mail, this is the third wet winter in a century in France. It is expected that the water will rise to 4 m on January 28-29, the warning is maintained at a high level.

Water transport is seriously delayed.

About 1,500 people have to evacuate their homes due to flooding.

The Seine water is predicted to continue to rise today 29/1.


Warning is maintained at a high level for riverine households.

Boats are prohibited from operating in some areas affecting tourism.

Water is expected to take about 10 hours to withdraw after reaching a peak.

Floodwaters cause many people to use boats instead of cars.

Many people take advantage of creativity in flooding situations.