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Is Paris drowning? Paris on red alert: Seine rises to its highest level in three decades. [View all] Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 OP

That Bir Hakeim shot up top is so freaky BeyondGeography Jun 2016 #1

At least the famous "Zouave" isn't under water, not yet anyway. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #3

I fell in love with a girl who was going to the American College GliderGuider Jun 2016 #7

Who knew? I first came to Paris to visit in June 1968. Fell in love with the Lady by the Seine then, Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #9

I lived in Paris from August to December 1969. k8conant Jun 2016 #51

I call it the most beautiful man-made place on earth BeyondGeography Jun 2016 #8

A constant and endless treat for the senses. She never ceases to delight. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #10

The 1954 Zouave OceanPete Jun 2016 #22

Awful. Just awful. mnhtnbb Jun 2016 #2

We're cold and wet! The central heat is still on in my building. And, a good thing, too. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #5

Sounds really bad liberal N proud Jun 2016 #4

People are in a foul mood, too. May is supposed to have the Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #6

May is always cold in Paris Laughing Mirror Jun 2016 #45

First part of the month, sometimes. But, from about Pentecôte on, it's often very nice. Even hot. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #46

Hottish days in early May? Laughing Mirror Jun 2016 #56

YMMV. For me, anything above 22°C is hot in the city, in a south facing flat. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #57

Well sure in a south-facing flat it's going to heat up Laughing Mirror Jun 2016 #59

"Once-in-a-generation" --- that is probably no longer correct. Hoppy Jun 2016 #11

It's been thirty years since the last "grand crue". But, climate change will certainly Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #13

Paris is the New Venice bucolic_frolic Jun 2016 #12

Much cooler climate, though. June 2nd and the central building heat is still on! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Hoppy Jun 2016 #19

What an offensively crude ethnic stereotype bucolic_frolic Jun 2016 #41

It is meant to be a swipe against Uber. Hoppy Jun 2016 #44

You were alerted on earlier because of it... PersonNumber503602 Jun 2016 #47

Those are amazing images... truebrit71 Jun 2016 #15

Yeah, when you think how much the American southwest and other regions need it so badly, it just Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #16

Right? truebrit71 Jun 2016 #18

Oh Goodness! Hope all are staying safe. AllyCat Jun 2016 #17

Paris sous la flotte. Ras le bol ! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #20

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #21

A sad pleasure, Uncle Joe. My home city is drowning! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #23

Glad youy're OK. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #24

Just cold and damp. My hair is naturally curly and in this Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #27

You're right. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #34

Dunno about that, Le Figaro had a video about flooding in York Warpy Jun 2016 #53

Bonjour LittleGirl Jun 2016 #25

Misery loves company, I guess! I know what you mean about "dark". Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #28

This is so sad Marrah_G Jun 2016 #26

Unbelievable! So sad to see. smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #29

I'm glad you are safe, Surya Gayatri! brer cat Jun 2016 #30

Thanks, brer cat. I'm fine, if a little cold and damp. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #31

I live in Southeast Texas and I know just how the Parisians feel right this minute! Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #32

Glad it all came out right in the end...C'est la vie, indeed! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #33

Do you know what happened to the soldiers who had their vehicle overturned in the flood? trudyco Jun 2016 #48

I had heard they found several of them in the truck. I don't know how many. Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #50

La Vielle-Orleans? KamaAina Jun 2016 #35

Don't know if the original Orléans is under water or not. But, the Loire and Loiret Rivers Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #37

Best thoughts to all! LeftishBrit Jun 2016 #36

Thanks. For once we're getting a lot more rain than you Brits. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #38

Houston can commiserate. ScreamingMeemie Jun 2016 #39

Solidarity...hope people have some kind of flood insurance. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #40

My youngest was born in the Hospital Cochin near the Tour Eiffel. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #42

Hôpital Cochin...know it well. I was hospitalized there a number of years ago. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #43

Stay safe, Surya. Hekate Jun 2016 #49

GET TO THAT TOWER Gomez163 Jun 2016 #52

Parts of Texas are going underwater too. Rex Jun 2016 #54

However, kentauros Jun 2016 #55

I didn't know about Germany yikes! Rex Jun 2016 #62

Yeah, the Seine is out of its banks by over 6 meters! kentauros Jun 2016 #64

Have they given you boil water orders? nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #58

Paris is not flooded, the streets are clear Laughing Mirror Jun 2016 #60

That is good to know, I saw pictures of Paris but maybe they were other parts of France. Rex Jun 2016 #63

K&R!!!!!! burrowowl Jun 2016 #61