Only 46 Percent of German Households Have Flood Insurance
In the wake of the catastrophic floods that struck in western Germany in July 2021, the German Insurance Association (GDV) revealed that only 46% of households in the country have…
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Flooding and floods in Europe
Italy – Evacuations After Floods and Landslides Near Lake Como
More heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Western Europe, this time in northern Italy. Heavy rainfall raced down slopes around Lake Como, triggering landslides and flash floods on the communities…
Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK
Thunderstorms affected parts of western Europe over the weekend 24 to 25 July 2021. Flooding caused traffic chaos on roads in London, UK and Berlin, Germany. Vehicles were swept away…
Belgium – Cars Swept Down Streets After More Floods Strike
New floods have affected parts of Belgium just days after a deadly wave of floods swept across the country. Thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall that triggered localized flooding on 24 July…
Russia – More Deadly Floods Hit Sochi
One person has died and 3 are still missing after flash floods once again struck in Sochi on the Black Sea coast in Russia. Sochi and wider areas of Krasnodar…
Turkey – Hundreds Evacuate Dramatic Floods in Rize and Artvin Provinces
More than 400 people evacuated their homes after major flooding struck in Turkey‘s Black Sea Region late on 21 July 2021. Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency…
Europe’s Catastrophic Flooding Was Forecast Well in Advance – What Went So wrong?
Almost 200 people dead and many others still missing. Billions of euros’ worth of damage. Communities devastated. Thousands of homes destroyed and their occupants traumatised. I am a flood forecaster…
Romania – Evacuations, 1 Dead After Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods
One person has died and dozens evacuated or rescued by emergency services after heavy rain and storms caused flooding and wind damage across parts of Romania over the last few…
Austria – Photos of Floods in Salzburg
Rivers broke their banks in northern Austria on 17 July, causing widespread damage in several towns in the state of Salzburg. Flood waters raging through the streets of the town…
Austria and Germany – More Deadly Flash Floods After Heavy Rain
More heavy rain has caused deadly flash flooding in western Europe, this time in the Alpine Region along the border between southern Germany and Austria. Meanwhile the number of people…
Luxembourg – Dozens Evacuated After Record Rainfall Causes Rivers to Break Banks
Dozens of people were evacuated and emergency services responded to more than 1,000 calls for help after flooding in Luxembourg following heavy rain on 14 July 2021. The government said…
Report From Europe’s Flood Zone: Researcher Calls Out Early Warning System Gridlock Amid Shocking Loss Of life
It was close to midnight when I received a phone call from my sister telling me that our parent’s house was under water. Neither she nor they really knew what…
Germany – More Than 100 Fatalities Reported After Floods in Western States
The official death toll from flooding in western Germany has now increased to more than 100 people, with many more still missing. Flooding after torrential rain caused widespread damage in…
Turkey – 6 Dead After Floods and Landslides in Rize Province
Heavy rain on 14 July 2021 triggered flash floods and landslides in the Province of Rize in the Black Sea Region of northern Turkey. As of 15 July authorities in…
Belgium – Thousands Evacuate Floods as Death Toll Rises
At least 14 people have died and 4 are missing following catastrophic flooding in Belgium that struck after torrential rain on 14 July 2021. The worst affected areas are in…
Germany – Fatalities, Evacuations, Dozens Feared Missing After Severe Flooding
Flooding after torrential rain has caused widespread damage in Germany. Four people have died and dozens are thought to be missing after buildings collapsed in flooding in Rhineland-Palatinate. Flood-related fatalities…
