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The swollen Seine peaks at more than four metres above its normal level. The return to normal levels is expected to take weeks and leave a lengthy mop-up job for Parisians. 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
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
Boats parade along the Seine for technical tests, 365 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IMAGES
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