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The Seine River Overflowed its Banks in Paris
Coastal parks in the French capital, Paris, had to be closed today after the river Seine emerged from its bed after several days of rainfall, city authorities said on Thursday.
At the Austerlitz measuring point, the waters of the Seine reached 4.2 m, that is, more than 2 m above their normal level, and some low-lying pier and coastal pedestrian zones were flooded.
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Paris Readies for Floods as Seine Surges Higher
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks, BBC reports.
Some basements in the city have already sprung leaks after the river surged following heavy rainfall, reports said.
The Seine is forecast to swell even further this weekend, adding several metres of water above its normal level.
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Diana mourned on 20th anniversary of her death
Fans and friends of Diana, princess of Wales were to mark the 20th anniversary of her death on Aug. 31 as well-wishers lit candles and paid their respects at the sombre scene of her fatal car crash.
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20 Years Since Princess Diana's Death
Tributes have been left at the gates of Kensington Palace, where thousands came to mourn the death of Princess Diana 20 years ago, Sky News writes.
On the 31 August 1997 it was announced that Diana, Princess of Wales had died after a car she was travelling in crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris. She was just 36 years old.
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