A replica of the Statue of Liberty stands tall over the flooded River Seine in Paris, France Saturday June 4, 2016. Other Paris landmarks shut down due to flooding include the national library and the Grand Palais, Paris’ striking glass-and-steel topped exhibition center. The death toll from French flooding rose to four, with 24 others injured, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Saturday after a government crisis center meeting. Both the Louvre and Orsay museums were closed as officials said the Seine, had been at its highest level in nearly 35 years. (Jerome Delay/Associated Press)PARIS — The Seine River peaked early Saturday around Paris, hitting its highest level in nearly 35 years — almost 4.5 meters (15 feet) above average — and authorities warned it could take up to ten days for the river to return to normal.

Source: Washington Post June 04, 2016 08:12 UTC