That is perhaps conceivable, for example, of Strassburg and the low-lying parts of Alsace.

Evacuation orders for some low-lying parts of the Gulf Coast already were in effect Monday morning.

Cork City Council warned there is a significant risk of flooding in low-lying parts of the city centre.

Cuban officials evacuated low-lying parts of Havana, but the storm produced only a mild breeze and intermittent showers.

However, there was no widespread serious flooding as was feared, especially in low-lying parts of central and east Belfast.

Tens of thousands of people living in low-lying parts of Northern Queensland are fleeing their homes as Cyclone Yasi approaches.

Thus the low-lying parts of the mighty city of London became swamps, and the higher grounds were clad with bushes.

That includes dams and dykes in low-lying parts of the central region aimed at preventing industrial zones from being flooded, Anont said.

The floods have left people in low-lying parts of Venice, including the popular tourist site of St. Mark's Square, wading through knee-deep water.

Flood-prone residents in low-lying parts of Christchurch are welcoming city council moves to help protect their properties, but warn even those would not be enough.

A high tide at 8.46am, together with huge water volumes flowing down the River Le, led to flooding in low-lying parts of the city centre.