Europe after the floods: lives, villages, and promises submerged in water

Saturday, Jan 3, 2026

EFSYN

Climate change causes devastating floods across Europe, leaving communities uncertain and struggling with recovery.

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Across Europe, communities are facing increasing uncertainty due to extreme weather events and climate change impacts. In Thessaly, Greece, damages from floods exceed 3 billion euros, with residents experiencing ongoing distress and feeling that aid has not reached their homes adequately. Some areas face the prospect of becoming uninhabitable. Similarly, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, devastating floods in May 2023 left visible scars on urban landscapes, forcing many to relocate or live under constant fear of recurrence. In Valencia, Spain, a severe storm caused rapid flooding, with experts placing responsibility on the state for emergency recovery. Conversely, in the Czech Republic, while recent floods affected thousands, accurate meteorological forecasts allowed residents and authorities more time to prepare compared to past events, though misinformation also played a role.

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