‘‘The cleanup will be a few weeks,’’ one said. But it will take months to check buildings and bridges to make sure they are sound, and many will have to be destroyed.
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Germany Floods: Merkel Visits Region as Toll Continues to Mount
The chancellor met with those who lost their homes and with rescue teams and German Army troops searching for survivors, as the number of dead rose above 180 in Europe.
‘A Special Sadness’: Floods Bring Death to a German Care Home
Given no warning and trapped by fast-rising waters, 12 disabled residents of a care home drowned before aid could arrive, shaking Germans everywhere.
European Floods Are Latest Sign of a Global Warming Crisis
Floods like these, which have left more than 100 dead, had not been seen in perhaps 1,000 years. For many, the warnings came too late, raising questions about lapses in Germany’s flood alert system.
Climate Changed Is Blamed for Worsening Flooding in Europe
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, was among several other officials who made the connection. “It shows the urgency to act,” she said.
Flash Flooding Hits London After Fierce Storm
The downpour, which dumped a month’s worth of rain in some parts of the capital, disrupted transportation and forced some residents to evacuate.
Japan Landslide Leaves 80 Missing in Resort Town
Four victims have been declared dead, and the authorities are trying to determine whether the dozens of missing were caught up in a disaster set off by record rains.
Japan Landslide Leaves at Least 19 Missing
A torrent of mud and debris washed away homes in Atami, about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo, after more than a foot of rain fell in 48 hours.
A Million Years of Data Confirms: Monsoons Are Likely to Get Worse
The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms.
Severe Flooding in Guyana Prompts Extensive Relief Effort
More than 6,900 households have been severely affected by flooding across the small South American country in the past several weeks, according to official estimates.