Severe Hailstorm Floods Metro and Streets in Paris
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May 3, 2025 18:42
paris - A heavy hailstorm caused flooding in Paris, submerging the Boulevard Voltaire and disrupting metro services, with other areas also affected.
Severe Hailstorm Floods Metro and Streets in Paris
A severe hailstorm on Saturday afternoon led to flooding in Paris, with water levels reaching knee-high on Boulevard Voltaire, causing the closure of the metro station and disrupting other metro lines.
Areas around the capital, including Versailles, were also hit by the storm, prompting a yellow weather warning for the entire Paris region on Saturday.