In Pictures: France heaviest rains in 50 yrs flood out Paris
Floodwaters have peaked in the French capital city of Paris as the country has been experiencing its heaviest rains in 50 years since last month. Around 1,500 people have been evacuated in Paris, while a similar number of homes remain without electricity. The overflowing waters have also led the world-famous Louvre museum to close a basement display of Islamic art.nnnn