Disastrous floods in western Germany - The Eifel disaster

It's the morning after the deadly flood in the small village of Schuld on the river Ahr. The extent of the natural disaster is gradually becoming clear. Schuld has a 1000-year history and has survived several wars. But now, it has been stricken by destructive weather. On the night into July 15,...

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