CATASTROPHIC FLOOD

Following the torrential downpour, a catastrophic flood has killed at least 103 people in Germany and 20 in Belgium to date. Meanwhile, Belgium has decided to declare a national day of mourning next week. Reportedly, around 1,300 people are still missing in Germany. About 900 German troops have been stationed for rescue and clean-up operations. Besides, powers are cut in 114,000 houses in Western Germany and 20,000 in Southern Belgium.