world news Flood survivors tell of ‘tsunami’ that leaves their future uncertain More than 180 people in Belgium and Germany have died in the massive flooding that crashed through parts of Western Europe on Wednesday and Thursday. Those who survived found their homes destroyed or badly battered. 19/07/2021
world news Experts: Europe floods show urgency to tackle climate change Scientists say the link between extreme weather and global warming is unmistakable and the urgency to do something about climate change undeniable. 17/07/2021
world news In pictures: Debris and devastation as deadly floods hit Europe Houses swept away, cars tossed around like dolls, mudslides and sinkholes as deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium. 16/07/2021
world news More than 160 dead in Germany-Belgium floods as water recedes The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars. 15/07/2021
Germany Huge thunderstorms prompt accidents in Germany, France & Switzerland Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in southern and western Germany as well as in northern France on Monday evening. 29/06/2021
Spain Spain declares eight regions disaster zones after Storm Filomena The announcement comes as Madrid's regional government also warned of an increased risk of flooding in the city from melted snow. 19/01/2021
France France-Italy floods: Graves unearthed by floodwaters in France The Italian authorities say they are not sure if some of the bodies are of those reported dead in the storms. 07/10/2020
Turkey Severe flash floods in northern Turkey kills seven people A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Turkey's Black sea region after flooding washed away roads and buildings. 24/08/2020
United Kingdom Storm Jorge: Europe braces for heavy rain, floods — and Saharan dust Authorities in Ireland and the UK have warned that the rain expected this weekend is likely to "worsen the flooding situation" ushered in by storm Dennis. 28/02/2020
