Louvre closed for flood prevention Friday June 3
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Louvre closed for flood prevention Friday June 3
The Louvre will be closed tomorrow June 3rd to permit the removal of a number of items in its basement reserves. This is a precautionary measure due to the Seine being at flood stage.
The Orsay closed early today for a complete review of the security of its underground levels. There is a possibility that it might be closed tomorrow as well.
The RER C was closed in Paris today due to flooding. There will a bus service replacing it until further notice. However, if any of you want to go to Versailles over the next few days, I recommend taking the train to Versailles-Rive Droite from Saint Lazare.
The Orsay closed early today for a complete review of the security of its underground levels. There is a possibility that it might be closed tomorrow as well.
The RER C was closed in Paris today due to flooding. There will a bus service replacing it until further notice. However, if any of you want to go to Versailles over the next few days, I recommend taking the train to Versailles-Rive Droite from Saint Lazare.
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Good advice, Kerouac.
The water is going to rise for a few more days.
The city is preparing to block off certain Metro stations with flood barriers, so it would be wise to check the ratp.fr website for updates.
The water is going to rise for a few more days.
The city is preparing to block off certain Metro stations with flood barriers, so it would be wise to check the ratp.fr website for updates.
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Wow, thanks, K. Unprecedented?
Any idea when it's predicted to crest? I know it depends on the rains upstream.
My husband and daughter have tickets to Festival Django on a low little island off Samois Bas, downstream, three weeks from now. I'd assume, especially with the pre paid international crowd that shows up, that the festival people have a venue plan B.
Any idea when it's predicted to crest? I know it depends on the rains upstream.
My husband and daughter have tickets to Festival Django on a low little island off Samois Bas, downstream, three weeks from now. I'd assume, especially with the pre paid international crowd that shows up, that the festival people have a venue plan B.
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If you look at kerouac's photos, you'll see that the water is still far from topping the retaining walls, and so far the bridges are not under water.
The only time you're likely to be wading in water is if you're standing too close to the curb and get splashed by a delivery truck, like I did.
The only time you're likely to be wading in water is if you're standing too close to the curb and get splashed by a delivery truck, like I did.
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<i>The reference in Paris is the flood of 1910 and that is far from attained so far.</i>
I believe that the rain totals have indeed exceeded those of 1910. Paris has not flooded because of measures taken by city engineers in the years since.
One report I saw estimated that the Seine will crest today at noon. However, next week´s forecast is for more rain.
The story continues.
I believe that the rain totals have indeed exceeded those of 1910. Paris has not flooded because of measures taken by city engineers in the years since.
One report I saw estimated that the Seine will crest today at noon. However, next week´s forecast is for more rain.
The story continues.
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The Louvre spent the night emptying the Islamic arts section.
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/9143/MWkmtd.jpg
More views of the Seine here: http://anyportinastorm.proboards.com...r-paris?page=1
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/9143/MWkmtd.jpg
More views of the Seine here: http://anyportinastorm.proboards.com...r-paris?page=1
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Amazing. Crazy good report on apias, Kerouac.
Here's Samois Bas near the festival site. Not going to be dry anytime soon:
http://on.aol.com/video/roads-impass...:1455073420585
Here's Samois Bas near the festival site. Not going to be dry anytime soon:
http://on.aol.com/video/roads-impass...:1455073420585