Cherry-sized hailstones pelted the northern regions on Sunday, surprising communities that had escaped severe May storms thus far.
German Federal States
Germany's poignant image: A firefighter saves a child from the century's worst flood in Saarland. BILD discovered the boy's mother and him; now they're safe but have nothing left.
Technology
Astonishing weather photos showcase the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Near the German-Czech boundary, a tornado formed close to Aussig (Usti nad Labem, a city with 93,020 inhabitants), and was caught on camera during a car ride.
Culture
Is the continuous rain in Quierschied unstoppable? Following a disaster warning, Saarbrücken, the state capital, announced a severe emergency situation, with potential life-threatening floods.
Culture
A fireman trudges through a flooded road, holding a child as the water rises to his waist. Trash cans and other waste drift on the surface of the water. Persistent rain has caused Quierschied to be declared a disaster area.
Culture
The persistent rainfall shows no signs of letting up. Meanwhile, flood waters are rapidly increasing, particularly in specific locations within the Fechingen district of Saarbrücken, leaving several streets virtually isolated from the rest of the world.
Auto
Persistent downpours have caused several floods in Saarland, rendering certain routes impassable. The city freeway in Saarbrücken is anticipated to shut down at some point, while the flood diversion channel may be reopened.
German Federal States
Germany's weather boasts thunderstorms and continuous rain, along with the occasional thunderstorm. What's on tap for Whitsun?
Culture
In Brandenburg, a branch collided with a van, leading to the tragic death of a 22-year-old woman due to her severe injuries.
Panorama
In Brandenburg, a horrific crash resulted in a tree branch shattering through a van, leading to the death of a 22-year-old woman due to severe injuries she sustained.
Panorama
Katinka, a low pressure system, traveled across Germany on Thursday, causing notable damage in Baden-Württemberg.
Economy
In the afternoon on a Thursday, Reverend Katharina Reinke, of St. Michaelis parish in Itzehoe (Schleswig-Holstein), received worried calls from neighbors. They sought answers about why the cross was no longer situated on the tower's 30-meter peak.
Culture