In Europe, floods caused by heavy rains continued over a wide area, mainly in Germany, and more than 120 people died.
In Germany, there is a strong view that this heavy rain is related to climate change, and President Steinmeier urged the need for climate change countermeasures.
Floods occurred in the provinces of Rhineland-Palatinate in western Germany from the 14th to the 15th, and according to the state government, at least 105 people have been confirmed dead so far, and many are still missing.
Flood damage is also widespread in neighboring Belgium and the Netherlands, killing at least 20 people in Belgium, officials said.
Under these circumstances, German President Steinmeier held a press conference on the 16th, stating that it was a tragedy that many lives were lost. It is possible to stop the abnormal weather conditions that are happening, "he said, saying that it is necessary to take further measures against climate change.
There is a strong view that this heavy rain is related to climate change in Germany, and the ruling party leader, who is considered to be a strong successor candidate to Chancellor Merkel who will retire from politics after autumn, also needs to accelerate measures. There are increasing calls for drastic climate change countermeasures, such as saying that there is.
The local Consul General of Japan also calls attention
Following the flood damage, the Consul General of Japan in Frankfurt is calling attention to Japanese people staying in the area through its website.
Among them, there are many casualties and missing persons, and it seems that traffic disruption is occurring. "Keep in mind the latest weather information, refrain from going out or change the route depending on the situation. Please try to ensure appropriate safety. "
The Consul General in Düsseldorf also said that power outages were occurring in various parts of the country. And.