Death toll rises to 187 in Germany and Belgium floods
- 3 years ago
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe climbed above 180 on Sunday after rescue workers dug deeper into debris left by receding waters. Heavy rain fuelled new floods in southeastern Germany and Austria, though not on the scale of last week's devastating onslaught.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Schuld, a village located on a curve of the Ahr river that was devastated by the flooding, to see the damage for herself. Her visit comes after Germany's president went to the area on Saturday and made clear that it will need long-term support.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Schuld, a village located on a curve of the Ahr river that was devastated by the flooding, to see the damage for herself. Her visit comes after Germany's president went to the area on Saturday and made clear that it will need long-term support.