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 era of chimney sweeps covered in soot, solely working on roofs and cleaning chimneys, has come to an end. The trade now aims to reinvent its professional image and attract fresh workers.
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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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