Merkel visits 'surreal' flood zone as death toll rises

Schuld, Germany (AFP) July 18, 2021

Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she was horrified by the "surreal" devastation in the flood-ravaged region of western Germany, as the death toll in Germany and Belgium passed 190 with dozens of people still missing. The veteran leader said the world must step up efforts to tackle the climate crisis, as global warming makes extreme weather events more likely. "We must hurry," she sa