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It is estimated that at least 11 people have died in Belgium, as more heavy rain is forecast from Friday. The experts warn that climate change is causing extreme weather events more often due to climate change.
At least 60 people died and hundreds are missing during severe flooding in Germany and Belgium on Thursday.
"I grieve for those who have lost their lives in this disaster," Chancellor Angela Merkel said."We still don't know the number. But it will be many," the official added.
It is estimated that at least 11 people have died in Belgium, as more heavy rain is forecast from Friday. The experts warn that climate change is causing extreme weather events more often due to climate change.
According to the latest reports at least 1300 people are missing. The premier of North Rhine-Westphalia Armin Laschetn said that the people will be faced with such events over and over, and that means we need to speed up climate protection measures... because climate change isn't confined to one state."
#FromTheSouth News Bits | Rains and floods caused by heavy rains in Germany and Belgium leave more than 30 dead and several buildings destroyed. pic.twitter.com/PMclMVAXj9