“Lateral thinkers” are leaving their family center in Ahrweiler, which has been badly affected by the flooding. They see themselves as victims, conspiracy stories spread.
Around two weeks after the flood disaster in the Ahr valley with at least 134 dead, there is no end in sight to the clean-up work. People draw hope again, but also fight with tears.
After the flood, people in the Ahrweiler district are faced with large amounts of rubbish. The district administrator is now warning of a risk of epidemics.
Many animals lost their owners in the devastating floods in mid-July. And many owners of their animals. The Remagen animal shelter is helping to reunite.
After the heavy rains largely failed to materialize over the weekend, the Ahr valley is now being cleaned up further. The area remains closed to traffic - the garbage trucks need to travel freely.
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.
