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Floods in Germany

The southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have been inundated, causing dam bursts and prompting dramatic rescues. States of emergency have been declared in several areas with more heavy rain expected.

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The risk of flooding on Germany's North Sea coast

The risk of flooding on Germany's North Sea coast

Due to the threat of rising sea levels, a town on Germany’s northern coast is reinforcing dykes.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 27, 202405:13 min
Aerial shot of a city center flooded with brown water

Floods in Europe caused by Vb conditions. What are they?

Floods in Europe caused by Vb conditions. What are they?

The rare weather system could worsen with climate change and brings heavy rainfall and often catastrophic damage.
ScienceSeptember 13, 2024
A man walks near flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

Germany's floods prove costly for farming, industry

Germany's floods prove costly for farming, industry

Recent floods in southern Germany have hit farming, industry and small businesses hard.
BusinessJune 13, 202403:18 min
Markus Söder shaking hands with rescue workers in Passau

Germany floods: Blame game begins as waters recede

Germany floods: Blame game begins as waters recede

As floodwaters recede in Bavaria, the government is coming under fire for cutting funds for flood prevention.
PoliticsJune 6, 2024
flood protection being installed in Regensburg

Bavaria: Fears that the river Danube might burst its banks

Bavaria: Fears that the river Danube might burst its banks

In Bavaria, areas close to the Danube are worried the river might burst its banks.
CatastropheJune 4, 202402:09 min
people piling up sandbags to protect their homes

Floods in southern Germany force thousands from their homes

Floods in southern Germany force thousands from their homes

At least 4 people are confirmed dead as Southern Germany struggles with some of the worst flooding in years.
CatastropheJune 4, 202402:20 min
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