Euronews.green writes that even England was affected by intense rainfall, as there have been nearly 300 flooding alters issued country-wide. Meteorologist Fabian Ruhnau told Luxembourg TV channel RTL Today that this phenomenon is actually quite common during this time of the year and it occurs as the jet streams in the North Atlantic send low-pressure clouds with lots of rains across Central Europe.

What's not common, however, is the intensity and this can be attributed to, you guessed it, climate change. Above-average ocean temperatures are causing more water to evaporate and therefore, larger and more rain-collecting clouds to form. Furthermore, the rise of sea level also causes rivers to burst their banks more easily and more often.

Many communities located in Northern France have experienced floodings and power cuts recently, because of this, while the outdated water management systems couldn't handle the sheer amount of water flowing through the region.

Infrastructure and Water Minister Mark Harbers said that "it has rained a lot recently, which means that the water in France can no longer be drained properly. In many places, rivers have already burst their banks. That is why it is important to help each other get rid of the water as quickly as possible."

Since greenhouse gas emissions levels are still rising, intense rainfall is likely going to lead to more flooding, meaning that better warning systems and defense mechanisms will be needed, so that authorities can act quicker and people are better protected.