Deadly Deluge in Southern Germany
Southern Germany has been hit by severe flooding after persistent heavy rainfall caused rivers in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg to burst their banks. The floods have claimed the lives of five individuals, including a woman who tragically died when her car was submerged west of Munich. The region has been thrown into crisis with emergency services, including firefighters, stretched thin; one firefighter from Bavaria has been reported missing amid the chaos.
The Waters Spread
The floodwaters are not contained to Germany; they are now advancing along the Danube River, affecting Austria and Hungary. In the historic city of Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge, water levels have reached a staggering height of nearly 10 meters—the highest recorded in over ten years. This has led to significant concerns about the safety and infrastructure of the affected regions.
Impact on Austria and Hungary
In Austria, the city of Linz, which sits on the banks of the Danube, has witnessed floodwaters breaching river defenses, submerging riverside areas. Hungary is also bracing for potential floods as the swollen Danube continues to flow downstream, carrying with it the risk of further inundation and damage.
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