In the province of Liege, which was badly hit last week, local authorities monitoring the situation said no significant overflows of rivers were expected over the weekend and decided that a global evacuation of the area was not necessary at this stage.
The confirmed death toll from last week’s floods in Belgium and neighboring countries passed 210 this week and the economic cost is expected to run into the billions. The Walloon government, in charge of the executive power in the French-speaking region, has announced a €2 billion plan for the reconstruction. To help citizens cope with the urgency before insurance companies take over, every household affected by the catastrophe will be granted interest-free loans of 2,500 euros to cover basic needs.
Experts say such floods will become more frequent and severe due to climate change, and countries will need to adapt, including by revising calculations about future flood risks, improving warning systems and preparing populations for similar disasters.
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