At least two dead as heavy flood wreaks havoc in France

Houseboats are moored near the Eiffel tower as high waters cover the banks of the Seine River in Paris, France, after days of almost non-stop rain caused flooding in the country, June 3, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]

Due to the high risks brought by floods, Le Louvre Museum closed its door on Thursday earlier than scheduled and would remain shut on Friday.

Standing on the banks of the Seine River, the Orsay Museum has launched its emergency plan and cancelled activities till June 7.

The SNCF railway company closed RER C train, an underground commuter line which runs along the river.

According to data from the Interior Ministry, 20,000 have been evacuated as heavy floods devastated the Ile de-France region.

French President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency in the worst affected areas and promised money to help local authorities deal with the flood damage.