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New review outlines a governance roadmap for Europe's growing flood risks

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A new review published in September 2026 outlines a governance roadmap for Europe's flood risks, highlighting that 2024 alone saw over 8,700 deaths and 450 billion euros in losses. Cumulative global losses reached 2.7 trillion euros over the prior decade. Europe's recent floods have exposed the limits of current protection systems and emergency responses.

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• 2024 flood disasters caused 8,700 deaths and 450 billion euros in losses globally.
• Cumulative global flood losses reached 2.7 trillion euros over the previous decade.

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