Weekend will bring heavy flooding in Baden-Württemberg, with the potential for a once-in-a-century event. Rhine levels have begun to rise and shipping around Karlsruhe (Baden-Württemberg) has been limited as a precautionary measure.
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A flood of enormous proportions is anticipated in Baden-Württemberg during the weekend. The initial Rhine levels are already increasing, and shipping near Karlsruhe (Baden-Württemberg) has been curtailed.
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The vast amounts of water have not fully retreated, making it unclear how severe the damage is, though it's apparent that numerous farmers have experienced the loss of their hay and vegetable crops.
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The Saarland Minister President is urging for mandatory insurance against natural disasters in light of the extensive flooding. She believes it's the federal government's responsibility.
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The recent Christmas floods led to continuous work shifts for fire departments. However, firefighters were well-equipped due to a new fire protection law and training programs.
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Water masses have not yet subsided, and the overall destruction is still unknown, but it's evident that numerous farmers have suffered crop losses of hay and vegetables.
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The Saarland floods have made fruits and vegetables unfit for consumption and inflicted harm on the impending potato, corn, and hay harvests.
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Some regions in Germany experienced temperatures like summer, while others faced serious storms. The Saar and Moselle areas suffered from flooding that caused millions in damages. A fatalities (67) happened during a rescue operation in Saarbrücken. In Rhineland-Palatinate, several days of heavy...
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due to torrential downpours amounting to more than 50 liters per square meter, a street in Förtha, Wartburg region was engulfed in floodwater on the 22nd of May; a deluge occurred within the community.
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