At least 120 people have died and hundreds more in western Europe are unaccounted for after some of the worst flooding in decades.
Record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks, devastating the region.
In Germany, where the death toll now stands at over 100, Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a determined battle against climate change.
At least 20 people have died in Belgium. The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland are also affected.
Many factors contribute to flooding, but a warming atmosphere caused by climate change makes extreme rainfall more likely.
The world has already warmed by about 1.2C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make steep cuts to emissions.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo declared 20 July a national day of mourning.
"We are still waiting for the final toll, but this could be the most catastrophic flooding our country has ever seen," he said.
Latest Stories
-
Fitch affirms ETI at B-; Outlook stable
49 mins -
Pictures: Bawumia meets Pope Francis
57 mins -
Former Bibiani GoldStars midfielder Frank Adjei Jr continues fine form in Swedish League
1 hour -
J.B. Dankwah Adu’s Murder: Court orders Sexy Dondon to open his defence
1 hour -
Marrakech 2024: Five para-athletes to represent Ghana in WPA Grand Prix in Morocco
1 hour -
U.S Senate approves bill to ban TikTok
1 hour -
T-Pain involved in hit-and-run, warns culprit he’ll find them
2 hours -
Cedi hits GH¢14.00 to a dollar; depreciates 12.08%
2 hours -
Major portions of Kasoa-Winneba road to open to traffic in 8 months
2 hours -
Kwadaso onion traders reject new location, express fear over future eviction
2 hours -
Pensions: 81% of pensioners had benefit shortfalls in 2020 – Abdallah Mashud
2 hours -
All Regional Games: Torch relay ceremony hits Oti Region
2 hours -
CSO calls for immediate removal of COCOBOD CEO from office
2 hours -
How a young female geologist’s thesis is paving the way for Ghana’s Green Mineral Future 5 decades later
2 hours -
Pensions: The last time government paid Tier-2 funds was in June 2023 – Angel Carbonu
2 hours