Heavy rainfall as remnants of storm Kirk sweep across France and Belgium
The worst of the low pressure system seems to have passed, but officials remain alert as further rainfall and high water levels remain.
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00:00Local media reports that one person was killed as Storm Kirk swept across France.
00:07The north of the country saw severe flooding as a result of the record high water levels.
00:13A red flood warning remains for the Seine-et-Marne region as further rainfall and potential flooding
00:18is expected in the coming days.
00:22The storm also drenched most of Belgium although damage remained limited.
00:28With the south receiving most of the rain, a major flooding couvain led to the activation
00:33of the emergency plan.
00:35While the worst has passed, local officials say they are keeping a close eye on water
00:39levels that rose in the river.