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Scientists blame climate change for devastating Wallonia floods

Researchers have concluded that climate change contributed to the severity of the July 2021 floods in Wallonia, which resulted in 39 fatalities and affected over 100,000 individuals. The total damage from the floods is estimated at nearly €3 billion, highlighting the impact of extreme weather events linked to global warming.

By Anmol Dubey · 31 July 2026
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