Germany flooding: Angela Merkel ’grieves’ as at least 60 dead and dozens missing | ITV News

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she “grieves for those who’ve lost their lives“ as local media reports at least 60 people were killed by floods in Germany and neighbouring Belgium. Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering flash floods overnight after the saturated soil couldn’t absorb any more water. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: • Get breaking news and more stories at