Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain have battered Paris since Wednesday, leading to flooding and damage across the city.
Several videos have gone viral on social media showing Paris drenched in rain. One trending clip captured the iconic Eiffel Tower illuminated as floodwaters blocked nearby roads and people ran for cover from the downpour.
French media reported that a 12-year-old boy was killed in Piquecos, while a 59-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into a tree knocked down by the storm.
Emergency responders were engaged with calls, receiving over 300 requests for help and carrying out around 30 weather-related rescues. Nearly 120 firefighters were deployed overnight to handle the numerous incidents, according to Fox News .
The powerful storms came during an intense heat wave in central France. Temperatures at Paris-Orly Airport reached 99 degrees Fahrenheit before quickly dropping as the thunderstorms rolled in.
Several videos have gone viral on social media showing Paris drenched in rain. One trending clip captured the iconic Eiffel Tower illuminated as floodwaters blocked nearby roads and people ran for cover from the downpour.
French media reported that a 12-year-old boy was killed in Piquecos, while a 59-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into a tree knocked down by the storm.
Emergency responders were engaged with calls, receiving over 300 requests for help and carrying out around 30 weather-related rescues. Nearly 120 firefighters were deployed overnight to handle the numerous incidents, according to Fox News .
The powerful storms came during an intense heat wave in central France. Temperatures at Paris-Orly Airport reached 99 degrees Fahrenheit before quickly dropping as the thunderstorms rolled in.
You may also like
Hot weather alert as 14 towns to feel worst of 95F heatbomb in hours - full list
Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding - 'shameless gifts' to guests leaving early
'They told me I wouldn't survive as a football chief but 14 years later I'm still here'
IND vs ENG: Indian team will have to make this move to win over England, Michael Clarke's special advice will prove to be a panacea..
Kolkata law college gangrape: Sukanta Majumdar detained during protest, says Mamata Banerjee ruined democracy in state
