BRUSSELS — 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 said on Wednesday.

"Make no mistake. This tragedy is not an anomaly. This is fast becoming the norm for our shared future," EU Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarcic said.

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