From Dhaka to Germany: Water, water everywhere, after the flood

The devastating flooding in Western Germany and Belgium took a major toll on lives as it ripped through houses and roads, leaving battered towns that shopowners described as 'unrecognisable'. But it isn't just Europe, as these photos will show, leading to an even urgent question: Are extreme downpours around the world the latest sign of a global warming crisis?
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
Published: Jul 22, 2021
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Image by : Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters

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Switzerland

Firefighters install a mobile inflatable barrier against floods on the Schwanenplatz square in Luzern, Switzerland. July 15, 2021.