EU warns flooding and wildfires show ‘climate breakdown fast becoming the norm’

Dresden in Germany was among the places hit by flooding this week (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)

Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union’s head office has said.

“Make no mistake. This tragedy is not an anomaly. This is fast becoming the norm for our shared future,” said EU crisis management commissioner Janez Lenarcic.