Flood: Paris, Val d'Oise and Yvelines on yellow alert, the Seine is overflowing!

The level of the Seine is well mounted Paris. “In Paris, the trend is downward for this Sunday and the start of the week. The maximum was reached yesterday at the Paris station at 3.65m. This is a low flood.“, explain Vigicrues which places this Monday capital on yellow alert pour risk of flooding.

The famous Zouave will certainly not have his feet in the water. Saturday January 11, the Seine reached its maximum at the Austerlitz bridge. This Monday morning, walkers and passers-by as well as sportsmen and local residents are forced to make detours to avoid flooded areas. According to the forecasts of Vigicruesthe Seine should begin its decline at the start of the week.

Station Vigicrues declared this Monday morning: “The level recently recorded by Vigicrues on Monday January 13 at 07:40 in Paris (Austerlitz) was 3.3 meter(s). During the previous hour, we noted that the water level had changed little, reflecting a stable situation. It should also be noted that, according to Vigicrues, the Seine watercourse is still on yellow alert in Paris (Austerlitz) indicating a worrying situation.“

As a reminder, other departments of theÎle-de-France are affected by a risk of flooding this Monday, January 13. Weather France has placed Paris, Val d'Oise and Yvelines on yellow alert for the risk of flooding.

And giant pool in Seine-et-Marnethe Seine Bassée pilot locker, is tested this Monday January 13, 2025, Lyonne informs us to contribute to protect Paris from major floods. Located in the Bassée valley, this 360 hectare structure, designed by the public establishment Seine Great Lakesaims to retain part of the waters of the Seine and reduce its level by up to 15 cm depending on the intensity of the floods. This test marks a key step in the flood prevention system in Île-de-France, recalling the effectiveness of reservoir lakes like that of Pannecière in Morvan. By combining innovation and risk management, this basin responds to the growing challenges linked to climate changewhile strengthening the capital's resilience to floods.