Belgium holds day of mourning for flood victims as death toll, including Germany, rises to 201
At least 170 people died in Germany, bringing the death toll in both countries to 201. Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde meet with people affected by floods in Verviers, Belgium, on Tuesday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a news conference after visiting the flood-ravaged spa town Bad Muenstereifel, Germany, on Tuesday. Vows to tackle climate crisisIn both Belgium and Germany, government leaders promised a redoubled political focus on curbing climate change. People work at a demolished house in Kirchsahr, Germany, on Tuesday, after devastating floods hit the region.
Source: CBC News July 20, 2021 23:15 UTC
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