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Added on the 03/02/2021 10:53:30 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The 'Zouave' statue on the Pont d'Alma in Paris is an informal watchdog of the level of the River Seine. On Monday, after a weekend of rain, levels were in excess of 4.50 metres in the French capital, and above the Zouave's knees. IMAGES
20-year-old French swimmer Arthur Germain is preparing to cross Paris as part of his solo descent of the Seine river, from the source to its end, a 774 km course (480 miles) over 52 days to "raise public awareness of pollution in the river". IMAGES
In Paris, water levels exceed 4.30m as the Seine floods its banks. On the Pont de l'Alma bridge, the Zouave statue - an iconic but inaccurate indicator of water levels - is up to his calves in water. 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
Paris closed access to the Seine on Sunday after rising water levels caused the banks of the river to flood. 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.
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