As the waters retreat, the region has begun taking stock of the damage and asking questions about how the severe storm could have led to such a significant loss of life.
Climate change will increase the risk of heavy rainfall and storm surges combining to cause extreme flooding around the UK, Germany and other parts of northern Europe.
As Paris began mopping up after the rain-gorged river Seine overflowed for the second time in two years, researchers warned on Monday that Europe faces a flood-filled future due to global warming.
