In the aftermath, scientists, activists and reporters all highlighted the connection to global trends in extreme weather, especially more frequent heavy rainfall caused by climate change. The floods are estimated to have cost up to €2.55 billion (US$3 billion) in insured losses, with the total damage costs being much higher, at a minimum of €10 billion (US$11.8 billion). The damage to infrastructure was especially severe in Belgium and Germany. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, the flooding led to widespread power outages, forced evacuations and damage to infrastructure and agriculture in the affected areas. īelgian Minister of Home Affairs Annelies Verlinden described the events as 'one of the greatest natural disasters our country has ever known.' German minister-president Malu Dreyer of the Rhineland-Palatinate state called the floods 'devastating'. At least 243 people died in the floods, including 196 in Germany, 43 in Belgium, two in Romania, one in Italy and one in Austria. Later floods affected several river basins across Europe including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The floods started in the United Kingdom as flash floods causing some property damage and inconvenience.

Some were catastrophic, causing deaths and widespread damage. In July 2021, several European countries were affected by severe floods.

Areas affected, EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)

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