Floods

Vigicrues Boosts Monitoring in Île-de-France: Four More Watercourses Placed Under Surveillance

Since early November, Vigicrues has expanded its monitoring efforts in Île-de-France, now tracking four additional rivers: the Mauldre, the Yerres, the Almont, and the Petit Morin. This extension grants 78 more localities in the region access to detailed and reliable flood risk updates through an enhanced flood warning system.

Historic flooding of the Seine in Paris: shocking images of the worst flooding

Do you know the worst flood ever to hit Paris? A look back at the flood of January 1910, a historic event that left its mark on the capital.

Paris flooded: special flood drill for Parisians on October 13, telephone alert?

This Monday, October 13, 2025, a new full-scale crisis exercise will be carried out in the center of Paris, to test the measures to be put in place and the reactions of residents, in the event of major flooding of the Seine.

A major flood risk awareness day with free events in Paris

This Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Parisians are invited to take part in a major awareness-raising day on the natural risk of flooding, with free events and a chance to learn the right reflexes.

Flooding: one Île-de-France department placed on yellow alert

Due to the passage of a new disturbance, several departments in France have been placed on yellow flood alert for Tuesday and Wednesday. In the Île-de-France region, one département is affected by this yellow alert. Here's an update on the situation.

Flooding: a giant basin to protect Paris from the waters is being tested in Seine-et-Marne

Two years of work culminate in a major test, carried out this Monday, January 13, 2025 in Seine-et-Marne: discover the giant new reservoir designed to protect Paris and the surrounding region from flooding on the Seine.

Seine flooding: Paris Marathon course changed, Olympic test cancelled

While the level of the Seine has remained high all winter, it is likely to rise again this weekend, with an impact on the Paris Marathon route on Sunday, and a test run of the river parade for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games cancelled.

Paris: the dams that prevent the Seine from flooding, and a capital under water

With the heavy rains of the last few days, the level of the Seine is close to 3m20, a high but rather normal height for the season, thanks to the dams that hold back the water upstream, to prevent Paris from being drowned.

Drought: shall floodings during the thunderstorms expected next week be feared?

France is in the grip of record-breaking drought, with soils exceptionally arid. After another heatwave, rainfalls and thunderstorms are expected next week and likely to cause floodings in the country.