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'We mourn with you': Germany marks devastating floods that killed 180

“There are hardly words that can begin to describe what the events on the night of July 14-15 felt like for me," Renate Steffes, a resident of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, said.

Germany

German parliament to hold discussion on migration and relief plans

As the countdown begins for next month's general election, German lawmakers will discuss issues such as the migrant crisis and natural disasters that are dominating the election campaign

Climate

Climate crisis made Europe's deadly floods 'up to 9 times more likely'

Scientists have found that floods as extreme as these are also very likely to happen again.

World News

Extreme weather in Europe: a continent battling flames and heavy rain

Euronews rounds up the latest weather dangers across the continent.

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Germany

One dead, one missing after flood sweeps away bridge in Germany

Rescuers are still searching for a missing person after a sudden flood swept away a bridge into a river in Bavaria's Valley of Hell, killing one woman.

Turkey

At least 72 people killed in floods and mudslides in Turkey

The death toll from severe floods and mudslides in coastal Turkey has climbed to at least 72, the country's emergency and disaster agency said on Monday.

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Torrential rains cause floods, mudslides in Japan

Torrential rain triggered a mudslide and more floods across Japan on Sunday, leaving three people presumed dead and forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents.

Turkey

Severe flooding in northern Turkey leaves at least 27 dead

The floods battered the Black Sea coastal provinces of Bartin, Kastamonu, Sinop, and Samsun on Wednesday, demolishing a number of homes and buildings.

Germany

Germany's parties kick-off their campaigns ahead of pivotal election

The vote on Sunday, September 26 will determine who will take over from Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is stepping down after 16 years in office.

Green News

Thousands evacuated in North Korea amid devastating floods

In the middle of a food security crisis, North Korea is now battling floods and global warming.

World News

Germany opens investigation against officials for neglect during flood

German prosecutors have launched formal investigations into whether two regional officials failed to properly warn residents ahead of last month's floods that killed 141 people and injured hundreds more.

Europe Decoded

Conspiracy theorists are exploiting Germany's flooded regions

German politicians have warned that anti-mask demonstrators could be exploiting the country's flood-damaged areas and spreading disinformation.

Climate

How can you protect your home from flood damage?

As floods cause untold damage to many parts of Europe, here’s how you can protect yourself, and your home, from unexpected floods.

United Kingdom

'Major incident' at two London hospitals due to flooding

Whipps Cross and Newham hospitals are urging people to use other emergency facilities because of operational difficulties caused by the flooding.

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Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain

Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain

Germany

Historic German winemaker counts ‘devastating’ cost of floods

The deadly floods that hit Germany last week have left a historic wine cooperative devastated, with some winemakers losing both their homes and livelihoods.

Germany

'Everything is gone': Flood victims distraught as the clean-up begins

The death toll from Germany's floods stands at 177, with dozens still missing. In neighbouring Belgium, at least 31 were killed.

Germany

Dozens missing in flood-hit Germany as more heavy rain is forecast

Germany’s national weather service said that regions hit by deadly floods last week could see more heavy rain this weekend.

Green News

Protect coral reefs now or they will collapse, scientists warn

Coral reefs are vital to biodiversity and they protect coastal communities from flooding. But climate change is wiping them out, and scientists say they need protecting - now.

China

China blasts dam to divert floods that killed at least 33

The equivalent of a year's worth of rain in three days swallowing up an underground line and turning streets into rivers.