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Violent storms rip through Paris

France 24 · 7 days ago
France 24
France 24
7 days ago

Torrential rains and ferocious winds flying upwards of 100 kilometers per hour ripped through Paris, flooding the subway system, uprooting trees, and even leaking into the French Parliament building.

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  • Storms with winds over 100 km/h hit Paris, causing widespread damage. 12s
  • Flooding affected the subway system and roads, and water leaked into the French Parliament. 1m 22s
  • Residents and vehicles were caught off guard, with some narrowly escaping injury. 1m 5s
  • Firefighters responded to over 230 incidents across the Paris region. 2m 41s
  • No fatalities were reported despite the severity of the storm. 2m 44s
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