Which River Flooding in Germany?

Flooding on Elbe River. Heavy rains in Central Europe over the past few weeks have led to some of the worst flooding the region has witnessed in more than a century. The floods have killed more than 100 people in Germany, Russia, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic and have led to as much as $20 billion in damage.

What part of Germany flooded?

Regions in western Germany have been most severely affected: in Rhineland-Palatinate, the south of North Rhine-Westphalia, and parts of Bavaria. The floodwaters destroyed highways, houses and whole communities. The floods have receded, leaving behind thick mud and tons of rubble.

Did the Rhine River flood in Germany?

The Rhine, one of the most popular rivers and regions for river cruising, is among the hardest hit by the flooding, specifically the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in southwest Germany, which includes the port cities of Cologne and Dusseldorf.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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