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Added on the 08/02/2021 14:12:17 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The banks of the River Seine in Paris are off limits after water levels on Wednesday morning exceed 4.30 metres. IMAGES
The level of the River Seine exceeds four metres in some areas of Paris, following heavy rains throughout the weekend. According to the latest forecasts, the alert level remains yellow, meaning major damage is likely to be avoided although access to the river banks remains closed. IMAGES
"It will be a major legacy for us," says Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo after swimming for a few minutes in the river Seine with the President of the Paris Games Organising Committee (Cojo) Tony Estanguet. IMAGES
The Seine's peak flood reached 4.25 metres in Paris on Saturday, while the famous Zouave statue on the Pont de l'Alma had its feet in the water. IMAGES
Boats parade along the Seine for technical tests, 365 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.