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Gone with the flood

Hundreds of households have been flooded in southwestern Romania forcing nearly 300 people out of their homes.

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Violent storms sweep parts of Austria and Poland

Violent storms have swept through central and eastern Poland bringing down power lines, flooding roads and leaving a trail of structural damage.

USA

US National Guard help rescue effort in flood-hit West Virginia

President Obama has signed a disaster declaration making federal funding available for flood victims in three counties of the US state of West Virginia, which is dealing with the aftermath of the wors

USA

More than 20 dead in West Virginia in US state's 'worst floods in a century'

At least 23 people have died in the US state of West Virginia, after its flooding for over a century.

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French flood damage could cost insurers up to two billion euros

The cost of France's worst flooding in decades could reach an estimated two billion euros with French insurance companies having to pay out many hundreds of millions.

France

Flood water receding in Paris

Locals fear a long period of recovery lies ahead after some of the worst flooding seen in the regions of Paris and central France for decades.

France

French floods kill four as Seine river starts to recede

Following the French capital’s worst flooding in decades, signs at last the river Seine has stabilised and is slowly starting to recede.

France

Paris flooding 'stabilises' but multi-million-euro damage expected across France

Parisians woke up on Saturday (June 4) to the news that the River Seine has stabilised.

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France: Renaissance reflection

The beauty of the 16th century Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley (department of Loire-et-Cher) is reflected in the rising waters as heavy rainfall leads to flooding across central…

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Deadly downpours cause havoc as the river Seine in Paris reaches its highest level in 30-years.

The river Seine in Paris has swollen to its highest level in more than 30 years.

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Europe counts cost after days of heavy rainfall and flooding

In Germany, a massive clean-up operation is underway after days of heavy rainfall and flooding started to recede.

France

Paris in flood: transport chaos and museum closures cause pandemonium

The French capital is in crisis after the river Seine broke its banks rising to its highest level in 35 years.

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State of the Union: Floods hit Europe

State of the Union is euronews’ weekly round-up of European affairs.

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Europe's Copernicus emergency system activated to manage floods

The European Commission’s emergency management system Copernicus has been activated to deal with the floods in France, Belgium and Germany.

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Europe flood death toll rises to 15 as waters begin to recede

At least 10 people in Germany, two each in France and Romania, and one in Belgium have died as a result of the flooding in Europe.

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Heavy rain and flooding in France and Germany

France In Nemours, 3,000 out of 13,000 inhabitants had to be evacuated from the town centre.

France

Tourist attractions in Paris close due to flood threat

Visitors to iconic Paris landmarks and river boat services have been left disappointed as the River Seine rises to its highest in 35 years

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Paris on high alert as heavy rains across Europe cause havoc

Heavy rain and flooding continue to bring misery to much of western Europe.

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Rising floodwaters in Germany and France claim more lives

At least nine people have been killed in floods in Germany’s Bavaria state.

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Heavy rains bring flooding to Paris

The River Seine has overflowed its banks in Paris, as floods submerge or threaten towns and cities in France.