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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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Hail-covered roads in Bavaria, Germany

Hail-covered roads in Bavaria, Germany

Germany: Flooding and hail hit parts of Bavaria

Hail and heavy rain caused hundreds of calls for service in Bavarian cities within hours.

A man walks near flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

A man walks near flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

Germany's floods prove costly for farming, industry

Recent floods in southern Germany have hit farming, industry and small businesses hard.

Flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

Flood damage in Baden-Württemberg

German insured flood damage estimated at €2 billion

Torrential rains in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg damaged homes, infrastructure and large swathes of farmland.

Markus Söder shaking hands with rescue workers in Passau

Markus Söder shaking hands with rescue workers in Passau

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.

flood protection being installed in Regensburg

flood protection being installed in Regensburg

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.

people piling up sandbags to protect their homes

people piling up sandbags to protect 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.

The Danube river flooding on June 4

The Danube river flooding on June 4

Germany floods: Rain eases as fifth death confirmed

Authorities in Bavaria said they recovered a woman's body from a car that sank into floodwater.

Aerial shot of a city center flooded with brown water

Aerial shot of a city center flooded with brown water

Germany floods caused by rare 'Vb' weather conditions

The rare weather system could worsen with climate change and brings heavy rainfall and often catastrophic damage.

Chancellor Scholz and his entourage gazing at the barriers and brown water

Chancellor Scholz and his entourage gazing at the barriers and brown water

Germany faces flood emergency in Danube River region

Viewing the "great destruction" in Bavaria firsthand, Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with a region in shock.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks to journalists during his visit to Reichertshofen, a town affected by the severe flooding in southern Germany.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks to journalists during his visit to Reichertshofen, a town affected by the severe flooding in southern Germany.

Amid Germany floods, chancellor urges climate change action

After heavy rainfall led to flooding in southern Germany, residents are overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.

Flooded streets in Pfaffenhofen

Flooded streets in Pfaffenhofen

Germany: Who will pay for the flood damage?

The cost of reconstruction after the floods in southern Germany will likely run into the billions.

Man looks at floods in southern Germany

Man looks at floods in southern Germany

Are extreme floods the new normal for Germany?

Dams have burst and thousands forced to evacuate in south Germany. Are floods becoming more severe? How can we prepare?

An overhead view of flooded streets and houses in the village of Nordendorf

An overhead view of flooded streets and houses in the village of Nordendorf

Floods in southern Germany: 40 hours of disaster

The flooding in southern Germany has caused dams to burst, thousands of evacuations and left communities inundated.

A view of several people clearing out debris in a flooded basement

A view of several people clearing out debris in a flooded basement

Germany floods: Amid disaster, cleanup efforts begin

DW reporter Tessa Walther reports from the town of Diedorf in Bavaria.

A rescue team in a rubber dingy passing a car that's almost completely submerged

A rescue team in a rubber dingy passing a car that's almost completely submerged

Heavy rainfall and flooding hits southern Germany

Villages and towns have been rushing to take measures to stop the water — or evacuate their citizens.

Many streets are flooded in Babenhausen in the Bavarian-Swabian district of Unterallgäu

Many streets are flooded in Babenhausen in the Bavarian-Swabian district of Unterallgäu

Germany: Trains canceled amid southern storms and flooding

Trains between Munich and Stuttgart were canceled again on Sunday, as residents and authorities battled heavy rain.

A vehicle parked near a flooded stretch of road, in the distance another vehicle almost totally submerged, and an overpass

A vehicle parked near a flooded stretch of road, in the distance another vehicle almost totally submerged, and an overpass

Southern Germany hit by catastrophic flooding

States of emergency have been declared in several areas with more heavy rain expected.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saarland Premier Anke Rehlinger visit a flooded area after heavy rains flooded the region in Kleinblittersdorf, near Saarbruecken, Germany, May 18, 2024.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saarland Premier Anke Rehlinger visit a flooded area after heavy rains flooded the region in Kleinblittersdorf, near Saarbruecken, Germany, May 18, 2024.

Germany: Scholz visits Saarland amid flooding

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged federal "solidarity" after the western state of Saarland was hit by flooding.

Passersby trudge and drive through floodwaters on Fischbachstrasse in Saarbrücken, Germany

Passersby trudge and drive through floodwaters on Fischbachstrasse in Saarbrücken, Germany

Germany: Floods hit large parts of Saarland

Much of the German state of Saarland is struggling with flash flooding caused by heavy rains.