Briefing: Danube bursts its banks
Should we expect more flooding in Europe?
On 15 April, the River Danube reached its highest level for some 111 years, forcing residents of Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Serbia to flee their homes. With weeks of snowmelt and rain swelling Europe's second-longest river, the waters haven’t dipped below that level since. Meteorologists are warning that the flood represents yet more evidence that climate change is gearing up to play havoc with our weather. News@nature.com asks what caused the events of the past few days in Eastern Europe, and whether those living near other major river systems can expect the same this year.
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