Desperate search for survivors as western Europe reels from a 'catastrophe of historic proportion'
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The number of people killed in the catastrophic flooding across parts of western Europe rose to 157 on Saturday morning, as a desperate search for survivors continues despite rising waters, landslides and power outages.
At least 133 people died in Germany when the floods swept across the western states of North-Rhine Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatine and Saarland. In Belgium, 24 were confirmed dead, with authorities warning the number could go up. Luxembourg and the Netherlands have also been affected by the extreme rainfall, but have not reported any fatalities.More Related News