Two killed as France declares flood emergency

The River Seine has reached the highest water levels in 35 years with two people already killed as France has declared flood emergency.

Reports say 10 people have also been declared dead in Germany with the overall number of deaths across Europe put at 14.

France had no option than to declare a natural disaster after the River Seine in Paris burst its banks in some places displacing thousands of people.

French President Francois Hollande made the announcement on Friday, saying compensation would be paid to those affected by the worst flooding to hit the French capital in 35 years.

“When there are climate phenomena of such seriousness, we must all be conscious that it’s on a world scale and that we must act,” Hollande said.