Parts of France remain cut off after Hurricane Kirk swept the country. The worst of the storm has passed - but floodwaters around Paris and Versailles are expected to peak today. The ex-hurricane also drenched Belgium - but the country was spared any damage.

Remnants of Storm Kirk swept across France, causing severe flooding in several municipalities and departments. The inclement weather caused trees One amateur sailor was reportedly killed in the southern port city of Sète.

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead.

One man has died and 64,000 homes were left without power in France as the deadly Storm Kirk swept across the country, while two départements remain on red alert for floods on Thursday.

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk are forecast to hit France on Wednesday, after weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.

Storm Kirk causes unprecedented rainfall in France, highlighting climate change's impact on extreme weather patterns and future environmental challenges.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Storm Kirk has unleashed unprecedented rainfall across France, setting new records and causing widespread flooding. Intensified by climate change and the warming of ocean waters, this extreme weather event highlights the growing impact of our changing climate.

Marne, just east of Paris, is on red alert for flooding after the remnants of Hurricane Kirk brought heavy rain across the north of the country.