In the capital of France heavy rains flooded 15 subway stations in Paris. In social networks there videos and photographs, which illustrate the effects of the disaster.
Authorities of the capital have been forced to close 15 of the subway stations due to flooding after a thunderstorm on Sunday.
In just two hours in Paris fell 6.6 per inch of precipitation. 9 July was the rainiest day in the history of Paris since 1880.
On Monday morning, most stations resumed their work, but the new shower has forced meteorologists to declare an orange alert to local residents: the metro of Paris was closed down again due to rain.
Emergency of Paris, said that from Sunday night received more than 1,700 calls related to the flooding of basements and garages.
In addition, on city streets has been suspended traffic – the road turned into “channels”.
Scientists have warned that global warming will have a negative impact on the atmospheric front in France and increases the chances of heavy rains in Paris. After a heated weekend when the temperature reached 30 degrees Celsius, came powerful showers.
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