PARIS—The French capital was on alert Friday for wider flooding and damage after torrential rain around the country caused the River Seine to swell to its highest level in nearly 35 years. The Seine waterline continued to rise, exceeding predictions and surging to 19.7 feet by midday Friday. France’s environment ministry revised its assessment for the peak river levels, saying it expected the river to crest at between 20.7 and 21.3...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 03, 2016 09:15 UTC