Published: 2024-08-13
Severe thunderstorms have swept across Germany, causing widespread disruption and damage.
The storms, which brought heavy rain and hail, particularly affected the regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Baden-Württemberg.
Emergency services were inundated with calls as streets flooded, trees were uprooted, and basements filled with water.
In Duisburg, a person was injured by a large hailstone, while in Karlsruhe, cars were swept away by floodwaters.
A nursing home in Ostfriesland had to be evacuated due to rising water levels.
The German Weather Service warned of further storms, with potential for heavy rain and strong winds, urging residents to remain cautious.
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