Heavy rainstorms cause destruction in northern parts of Europe
In recent days, torrential downpours have lashed parts of northern Europe, causing widespread flooding and disruption. The countries most affected have been France and Germany.
In France, more than 80 roads have been closed due to the floods, and the country's weather agency has put 18 of its departments on flood alert. The Seine river in Paris has burst over walkways, and the banks have been breached due to the downpours. Homes and cars have been wrecked in northern and central France, with several towns and villages submerged under a meter or more of water.
The mayor of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Cyril Boulleaux, stated that seven or eight hamlets out of 14 have been flooded. However, the city affected in France is not explicitly named in the search results. Paris and the Île-de-France region experienced strong thunderstorms and rain recently, but no specific mention of 14 flooded hamlets is found in the provided information.
Firefighters in the northern French city of Lens have been using dinghies to navigate due to the floods. The French Open tennis tournament in Paris was disrupted for a second day due to the weather, and a match featuring world number one Novak Djokovic was stopped.
In Germany, four people have died due to the downpours, including a 13-year-old girl. A volunteer firefighter also died while trying to rescue a man trapped in a flooded railway station. The man trapped in the flooded railway station also died.
Lightning struck a group of youngsters in a chic Paris park, injuring 35 people. The incident occurred as the city was experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms.
In Belgium, the Flemish town of Roulers received over 1,300 calls from people with flooded basements. The flooding has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the area.
The weather agency has warned that more rain is expected in the coming days, and people have been urged to stay safe and avoid travelling unless necessary. The authorities have advised people to keep an eye on the weather forecast and follow any instructions given by local authorities.
The floods and disruptions caused by the torrential downpours have highlighted the need for better infrastructure to protect against extreme weather events. Governments and local authorities have been urged to invest in flood defences and emergency services to help prevent such incidents in the future.
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