16 Jul 2021

Dozens killed after flooding in western Germany

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 16 July 2021

Authorities in western Germany say at least 42 people have been killed and dozens are missing following severe flooding. At least six others have died in neighbouring Belgium. The flooding has caused buildings and cars to wash away, and left people stranded on their roofs. It follows record rainfall in parts of western Europe that has caused major rivers to burst their banks. Trent Murray is in Berlin. He spoke to Philippa Tolley.