Death toll reaches 100 in German-Belgium floods

A general view of flood-affected area following heavy rainfalls in Schuld, Germany, on July 15, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Staff

At least 100 people are reported to have died as heavy rains and severe flooding hit Europe.

Germany was worst effected with 93 reported deaths while Belgium said 12 people had lost their lives.

France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland have also been hit by flooding