The Chancellor has traveled to the flood areas in the west again. During the visit to Bad Münstereifel, the Chancellor said: She hoped that the disbursement of the first funds to those affected would be “a matter of days”.
In the hard-hit Ahrweiler district alone, the whereabouts of 155 people is unclear. Authorities in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia fear that further fatalities could be found in the course of the clean-up work.
The situation in flood areas in Germany is slowly easing. But electricity and water remain scarce. The extent of the destruction is great. The news ticker.
While the clean-up work in Rhineland-Palatinate begins after the flood, the extent of the disaster becomes clear. Flood victims are still being rescued. The news ticker.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer speaks of an "incredible tragedy" during a visit to the flood area on the Ahr. Reconstruction is likely to cost billions.
During a visit to the flood area on the Ahr, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer drew gloomy prognoses about the costs of the reconstruction. Lessons must now be drawn from crisis management.
After the floods in southeast Bavaria, people can breathe a sigh of relief. The heavy rain has stopped and in many places the sun is even shining. The danger of flooding has been averted for the time being.
Storms should be over for now, and some good news comes from the flood fronts in the country. Another top politician wants to get an impression of the situation on site.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
