Powerful storm paralyzed France: in Paris, even the subway was flooded

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: After several weeks of extreme heat, storms hit France, causing numerous floods. Meteorological agencies in Paris reported 47 mm ( inches) of rain in less than one hour. As a result, the streets of the French capital were flooded, and traffic was paralyzed. Under the water were also the first floors and basements of many buildings. Several stations of the Paris underground, in particular lines 10, 12, 6, 9, 4 and 8, have been successively closed due to bad weather and flooding. Winds of over 100 km/h (62 mph) have been recorded at the top of the Eiffel Tower. In some areas of Paris, hail was recorded, which only intensified the flood. According to weather f