Climate Change Doubles Likelihood of Deadly European Floods: Study

New research finds human-caused climate change intensified recent floods in Central Europe, killing 24 and causing billions in damage.

A study by World Weather Attribution found climate change made the recent heavy rains in Central Europe twice as likely and 7% more intense.
Storm Boris caused unprecedented rainfall from September 12-15, leading to severe flooding in Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
The floods, which killed 24 people, were the worst on record for the region, with significant damage to infrastructure and thousands of homes destroyed.
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for the affected countries to repair infrastructure and provide urgent relief.
Researchers warn that if global warming reaches 2°C above pre-industrial levels, such extreme weather events could become 50% more frequent.