Severe Floods Hit Germany, Belgium, and Netherlands

Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Saarland as emergency services respond to widespread damage and evacuations.

Heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in southwestern Germany, particularly affecting Saarland.
Chancellor Scholz canceled an election event to tour the flooded areas, emphasizing government support.
Saarland's capital, Saarbrücken, saw severe flooding with streets and buildings underwater.
Belgium's Liège province and the Dutch province of Limburg also experienced significant flooding and evacuations.
Experts attribute the increased frequency of such events to climate change.