2024-07-11 23:22:59
In Rastatt, near Germany’s border with France, basements and tunnels flooded during the rain and emergency services received about 100 calls. No one was hurt, but the heavy rain and wind caused extensive damage to property.
The Berlin Central and Regional Library was also flooded. The library posted pictures on Instagram showing staff carrying buckets of water outside the building. “There are hundreds of thousands of books here, some of which are ancient and critically endangered,” the library director said. Broadcaster RBB reported that a drain pipe had burst in the library.
Also in the federal state of Hesse, severe storms and floods have caused a lot of work for the emergency services and the police. On the other hand, in Saxony, the train collided with two trees that had fallen onto the tracks. The train did not derail. In Bavaria, streets and basements were flooded, and fallen trees were also reported.
According to the data of the German Meteorological Service (DWD), heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the country today, especially in the east and south of Germany, as well as in some parts of the middle of the country.
2024-07-11 23:22:59