Germany: 19 Dead and 70 Missing After 24 Hours of Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rain and floods swept through the residential area of Schult, Germany
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] In western Germany, heavy rain and flooding have resulted in 19 deaths and 70 people missing.

According to local media on the 15th, the damage was concentrated in the Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate, where rain fell overnight. Six houses collapsed due to the heavy rain, resulting in 4 deaths and 70 people missing. Local authorities declared a state of emergency.

In Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 8 people died, and 2 people died in Cologne and Unna. Among the deceased were 2 firefighters who were conducting rescue operations.

Some affected areas have lost electricity, and communications have been cut off, making it impossible to contact the police or fire stations.

German meteorological authorities forecast that strong storms may hit the southwestern region, and the rain is expected to continue until the 16th.

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