💨 Abstract

In 2024, Europe experienced its most widespread flooding since 2013, with 30% of its river network affected. Flooding resulted in at least 335 deaths and affected over 410,000 people, with Western Europe being the hardest hit. Storms and flooding caused damage exceeding 18 billion euros, making them Europe's costliest weather extremes.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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