
Europe floods: More than 120 killed
Many more are missing in Germany and Belgium
Serious flooding after record rainfall has killed more than 120 people in Germany and Belgium, with many more missing. The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland have also been affected. We'll hear from some of those living through the flood and talk about how much the severe weather can be linked to changes in the climate caused by human activity.
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We'll answer your questions on the coronavirus pandemic and talk through the latest issues with our regular expert, Prof Marc Mendelson from the University of Cape Town.
Picture: A collapsed house after heavy flooding of the River Ahr, in Schuld, Germany (EPA / Sascha Steinbach)
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