In A Belgian City Ravaged By Flooding, The Signs Of Disaster Are Everywhere
In Liège, Belgium's third-largest city, water from the Meuse river overflowed into parts of the city center, prompting city officials to call for residents to evacuate the area or seek higher ground.
by Rebecca Rosman
Jul 17, 2021
2 minutes
LIÈGE, Belgium — Street pavements burst open, houses flattened, and entire villages were destroyed in what's being described as one of the worst flooding disasters to hit Western Europe in more than two centuries.
More than 165 people have been confirmed dead, while dozens of others remain
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