Try GOLD - Free
Europe Had Most Widespread Floods in More Than a Decade in 2024
The Straits Times
|April 16, 2025
Europe faced its most widespread flooding in 2024 since 2013, with 30 percent of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on April 15, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and other extreme weather.
-
BRUSSELS - Europe faced its most widespread flooding in 2024 since 2013, with 30 percent of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on April 15, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and other extreme weather.
Flooding killed at least 335 people in Europe in 2024 and affected more than 410,000, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in a joint report on Europe's climate.
Western Europe was hit hardest, with 2024 ranking among the region's 10 wettest years in records going back to 1950.
Storms and flooding are Europe's costliest weather extremes, in 2024 causing damage exceeding €18 billion (S$27 billion).
This story is from the April 16, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Straits Times
The Straits Times
AMORIM PROUD OF STICKING TO BELIEFS
Red Devils boss 'learns a lot' during rough ride as EPL side begin to turn corner at last
3 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
A school team gave back a trophy.Here's why it matters
These are kids who understand integrity and a coach who remembers winning isn't quite everything. In the old days, we called this character.
3 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
How Singapore produce can win over price-conscious consumers
Local producers and retailers must better understand consumers' psyche.
4 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
SEA Games medallist jailed for drink driving, crashing into car
SEA Games squash gold medallist Vivian Rhamanan has been sentenced to two weeks' jail, after an incident where he had been drink driving and his vehicle collided with a car travelling on the opposite lane of a road in Sembawang.
2 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
Smart packs #5 with space, comfort and efficiency
Biggest model from Chinese-German brand offers longest range among cars of its size and performance
3 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
9 in 10 young women not taking active steps to protect breast health: Poll
Ms Jamie Ng was flourishing in her career in the fashion industry, with a degree under her belt and a stable job, when she found out three years ago that she had breast cancer.
3 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
The battle for New York
A fight is brewing between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani.
4 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
JOURNALISM READY TO MAKE WORLD HEADLINES
Nov 1 Breeders' Cup Classic form analysis
1 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
Does the Singapore River need to change course to remain relevant?
Older generations value its role in the nation’s history and remember the area’s heyday as a nightlife hub. How can it better appeal to a younger crowd who may be going out less?
5 mins
November 01, 2025
The Straits Times
Grace Fu named among Time's 100 most influential climate leaders
Minister recognised for her efforts along with others including Pope Leo XIV
2 mins
November 01, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size