After up to 3,500 helpers from the DRK were deployed in the first few weeks after the devastating floods in mid-July, today there are still almost 50 helpers. These will remain on site until further notice.
The smell of damp masonry is in the air. The shops in Ahrweiler show the traces of the devastation. But when the Federal President visits, there are also signs of hope.
The winemakers in the flood-damaged Ahr Valley have never experienced a grape harvest like this. Many have lost vehicles and cellar technology. They look forward to fundraising campaigns like “Flutwein”.
Thousands of people across Europe are helping to clean up the Rhine and its tributaries this weekend. In the west of Germany, the helpers find tons of debris from the flood.
“A violent, painful death”: The reports at the memorial event for those affected by the flood disaster are moving. The act of state is characterized by deep compassion.
The federal and state governments have provided billions in aid for the victims of the flood disaster in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. The Federal President warns that no line should be drawn with this.
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.
