Severe flooding wreaks havoc across northern Europe

Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall has inundated Voeren and Liège in Belgium, as well as parts of France and Germany.

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00:00Several European countries have grappled with the aftermath of torrential rains triggering

00:08floods and wreaking havoc in various regions.

00:12The eastern Belgium municipality of Vuren has experienced the heaviest flooding in its

00:18history.

00:20Prime Minister Alexander de Kruy visited the area to offer his support.

00:26The Bavane stream burst its banks after heavy storms.

00:31Although water levels have dropped, 500 families remain without power.

00:37In northeastern France, water levels at the Moselle River have reached as high as 40 centimetres,

00:43prompting hundreds of interventions by firefighters.

00:48Government officials have urged residents to exercise caution and listen to emergency

00:53service personnel.

00:56The region was placed on red alert for rain and flooding, which has been lifted.