The power supply has still not been restored in parts of western Germany. The energy supplier Westenergie emphasized that it was being worked on at full speed.
The heavy rains in West Germany are devastating. According to scientists, such extreme weather events could become more frequent in the future. Is the country prepared for this?
After a conversation with the Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Chancellor Angela Merkel is considering a visit to the disaster area. You have assured the people of help.
The natural disaster in western Germany is taking on ever greater proportions. The number of dead and injured is increasing, the situation remains critical. The willingness to donate is growing in the population.
At least 362 injured, at least 63 dead - that is the preliminary balance of the storm disaster in the Ahrweiler district. However, the police said that both numbers could increase.
“The suffering never ends,” says Malu Dreyer about the flood disaster in Rhineland-Palatinate. The situation remains tense, the extent of the destruction becoming clearer and clearer.
Not only NRW and Rhineland-Palatinate are fighting with the masses of water. In Belgium, the death toll from floods has risen to at least 23. The Wallonia region is particularly hard hit.
Chancellor candidate Laschet reacts irritably to the critical questions of the WDR presenter. "Because now is such a day, you don't change politics," he says. But did he also call her “young woman”?
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.