Central Europe floods

Unusually heavy rains in Central Europe caused extensive flooding in Germany and France in late May and early June, leaving at least 18 people dead and tens of thousands without power or water. 

In Paris, at press time, the Seine was over 19 feet above normal levels and had spilled over its banks at some locations. All river traffic had been halted and the Musée d’Orsay and Louvre had been closed so staff could move artworks to upper levels. Some rail and Métro stations in Paris were also closed.