Imagine the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and L'Arc de Triomphe deluged by dark, icy waters. The centennial flooding of Paris is expected to take place within the next five years, with the river Seine rising 8.62 meters above normal. The city will be plunged into darkness, with no electricity or telephone, and millions of citizens and twelve hospitals will need to evacuate.
Paris 2011: La grande inondation
A catastrophic flood is predicted to strike Paris within the next five years, with the Seine River expected to surge 8.62 meters above its normal level, transforming the City of Light into a watery wonderland.
