Signal: Belgium flood of Nov. 2010

Changing structure of European precipitation: Longer wet periods leading to more abundant rainfalls

by on 12. Apr, 2011 in

Analysis of the duration of wet spells (consequent days with significant precipitation) in Europe and associated precipitation is performed over the period 1950–2008 using daily rain gauge data. During the last 60 years wet periods have become longer over most of Europe by about 15–20%. The lengthening of wet periods was not caused by an [...]

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Belgium reels from worst flooding in 50 years

by on 18. Nov, 2010 in Uncategorized

Torrential rain across Belgium has caused floods and mudslides, killing at least two people near the French border. An elderly woman was trapped in her car, a pedestrian was carried off by the current. A third person was reported missing: swept away by the floods as she tried to cross a bridge. The search was [...]