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| Paris floodwaters set to peak as more rain forecast | Paris floodwaters set to peak as more rain forecast |
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| Floodwaters in Paris are set to peak on Friday with the River Seine due to reach 6m (19ft) above its normal level. | Floodwaters in Paris are set to peak on Friday with the River Seine due to reach 6m (19ft) above its normal level. |
| The world-famous Louvre and Orsay museums have been shut so staff can move priceless artworks to safety. | The world-famous Louvre and Orsay museums have been shut so staff can move priceless artworks to safety. |
| At least 11 people have died in the past week - 10 in southern Germany, one in France. Thousands have been forced from their homes. | At least 11 people have died in the past week - 10 in southern Germany, one in France. Thousands have been forced from their homes. |
| More downpours are forecast through the weekend across a band of central Europe from France to Ukraine. | More downpours are forecast through the weekend across a band of central Europe from France to Ukraine. |
| As much as 50mm (2in) of rain is expected to fall in some regions in just a few hours. | As much as 50mm (2in) of rain is expected to fall in some regions in just a few hours. |
| Several towns in southern Germany have been devastated. Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands and Poland have also been affected. | Several towns in southern Germany have been devastated. Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands and Poland have also been affected. |
| French President Francois Hollande said the weather was a serious climate phenomenon and a global challenge. | French President Francois Hollande said the weather was a serious climate phenomenon and a global challenge. |
| He is to declare a state of natural disaster in the worst-hit areas, which will free up emergency funds. | He is to declare a state of natural disaster in the worst-hit areas, which will free up emergency funds. |
| In Paris, emergency barriers have been put up along the Seine, a number of bridges have been closed and tourists boats have been banned from sailing on the river, the BBC's James Reynolds says. | In Paris, emergency barriers have been put up along the Seine, a number of bridges have been closed and tourists boats have been banned from sailing on the river, the BBC's James Reynolds says. |
| The river has not reached present levels since 1982, according to the environment ministry. | The river has not reached present levels since 1982, according to the environment ministry. |
| Rail operator SNCF has closed a line that runs alongside the Seine in central Paris. | Rail operator SNCF has closed a line that runs alongside the Seine in central Paris. |
| More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from towns in central France since the weekend and 19,000 homes are without power, the AFP news agency reports. | More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from towns in central France since the weekend and 19,000 homes are without power, the AFP news agency reports. |
| The French Open tennis tournament, meanwhile, could be forced to extend into a third week. | The French Open tennis tournament, meanwhile, could be forced to extend into a third week. |
| Germany 'mourning' | Germany 'mourning' |
| In southern Germany some people remain missing. | In southern Germany some people remain missing. |
| Chancellor Angela Merkel said the country was in mourning for those who had lost their lives. | Chancellor Angela Merkel said the country was in mourning for those who had lost their lives. |
| The worst incident was in Simbach am Inn in Bavaria, where a woman, 78, her daughter, 56, and granddaughter, 28, were all found drowned in the basement of their house. | The worst incident was in Simbach am Inn in Bavaria, where a woman, 78, her daughter, 56, and granddaughter, 28, were all found drowned in the basement of their house. |
| Are you in France or Germany and been affected by the floods? Or run a business or project which has closed due to flood damage? How are your family and neighbours coping? | Are you in France or Germany and been affected by the floods? Or run a business or project which has closed due to flood damage? How are your family and neighbours coping? |
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