1,300 people assumed missing in one German district after deadly floods hit Western Europe
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At least 55 people have died due to severe flooding in Western Europe, caused by what experts described as the heaviest rainfall in a century.
Fast moving torrents of water inundated entire towns and villages in western and southern Germany, causing buildings to collapse and leaving residents stranded, police said Thursday. At least 55 people have died in the severe flooding but authorities said that number is expected to rise. Germany is worst hit with 49 dead, while six people died in Belgium. Luxembourg and the Netherlands are also affected.More Related News