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Torrential Rains in Germany Lead to Tragic Deaths and Climate Crisis Action

Climate Crisis - Climate Protection - Energy Transition - EU Legislation - Floods - Foreign Influence - Germany - Global Cooperation - UEFA Euro 2024

Deadly floods and evacuations in southern Germany due to heavy rainfall. Chancellor calls for climate action as death toll rises.

Torrential rains in southern Germany have caused devastating floods, leading to the tragic deaths of at least four individuals. Emergency workers are tirelessly evacuating people from the affected areas as the death toll continues to climb. The floods, triggered by heavy rain, have engulfed parts of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg, compelling thousands to flee their homes since the torrential rainfall began on Friday.

The German government has declared the situation a stark reminder of the urgent need to combat climate change. Chancellor Scholz, after visiting the flood-hit region, emphasized that the severe weather and its consequences serve as a clarion call for immediate action on the climate crisis. Experts have linked the extreme rainfall and subsequent flooding to the overarching climate debate, highlighting the pressing need for sustainable environmental policies.

In a related development, Germany engaged in a Euro 2024 warm-up match against Ukraine, drawing 0-0 in a sold-out stadium in Nuremberg. This event, amidst the flood crisis, underscores the country's resilience and adaptability in the face of multiple challenges. Additionally, the tragic killing of a policeman by an Afghan migrant deepened political divisions, further complicating the socio-political landscape ahead of important EU votes.

As southern Germany grapples with the aftermath of the devastating floods, it serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable and severe impacts of climate change. Despite the challenges faced, the resilience and unity demonstrated by the German people in times of crisis reflect a commendable strength and spirit that inspires hope for a brighter future.

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Torrential rains in Germany kill 4 (Voice of America)

The death toll from floods that have engulfed parts of southern Germany has risen to four, as emergency workers continue to evacuate people.

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Germany floods: Four die and thousands flee homes in southern areas (BBC News)

Floods caused by heavy rain in southern Germany have claimed at least four lives. The victims include three people found in flooded basements on Monday.

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Scholz visits flood-hit region in southern Germany as death toll rises (The Guardian)

Chancellor says severe weather a call to action on climate crisis after at least four people die and thousands evacuated.

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Four dead as floods sweep southern Germany (FRANCE 24)

Thousands of people in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg had to leave their homes since torrential rain on Friday sparked deadly flooding.

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Germany counts flooding losses as heavy rains stoke climate debate (Reuters)

The German government said on Monday that deadly flooding in the nation's south served as a warning to keep up the fight against climate change, ...

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Southern Germany battles floods as experts say Berlin will miss ... (POLITICO.eu)

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German policeman's killing deepens political chasm ahead of EU vote (Financial Times)

Simply sign up to the German politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The death of a policeman at the hands of a knife-wielding Afghan migrant ...

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Germany held by Ukraine in Euro warm-up (FRANCE 24)

Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine as the European Championship hosts lacked a cutting edge at a sold out Max-Morlock stadium in Nuremberg.

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Southern Germany hit by devastating floods (Capital FM Kenya)

JUNE 3 - Several districts in the southern Germany region of Bavaria have declared emergencies because of high water levels, after downpours led to the ...

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4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation ... (The Washington Post)

The death toll in floods across a large part of southern Germany has risen to four as three bodies were recovered from inundated basements.

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4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation ... (PBS NewsHour)

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

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At least four dead in floods in southern Germany as situation ... (Euronews)

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

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Four dead as floods sweep southern Germany (Aljazeera.com)

Thousands of people in Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg were evacuated as torrential rain causes deadly flooding.

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Germany leads rebellion against EU foreign influence law (Financial Times)

Germany, backed by a group of countries including Hungary and Poland, is leading a revolt against new EU legislation aimed at shining a light on foreign ...

Euro host Germany warms up in 0-0 draw with Ukraine. England ... (WTOP)

Host Germany and England kicked off the true buildup to the European Championship with their first warmup games on Monday, only after Real Madrid capped ...

Four dead in floods in southern Germany (CGTN)

At least four people have died in heavy flooding in southern Germany, local police said on Monday. The floods follow exceptionally heavy rainfall, ...

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Flooding impacting parts of southern Germany in early June ... (Crisis24)

Flooding impacting parts of southern Germany in early June. Localized evacuation orders are in place.

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Germany's deadly floods spread along Danube (BBC News)

Flood waters are continuing to rise in parts of southern Germany, and are now spreading down the Danube to Austria and Hungary.

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5 killed after floods engulf southern Germany (CNN)

Five people have died and thousands were evacuated in southern Germany after heavy rainfall hit the region and caused vast floods.

Survey finds most people in Germany want greater EU energy ... (Clean Energy Wire)

Asked whether Europe should work more closely together in the areas of energy transition and climate protection or whether countries should act independently, ...

Operational impact of floods in the south of Germany (Maersk)

The heavy flooding has resulted in train cancellations, road closures, and train stoppages, consequently impacting our truck and rail operations on both import ...

Germany vs. Greece: Euro 2024 warm-up probable line-ups, match ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Germany welcome Greece to Mönchengladbach on Friday as Julian Nagelsmann's side play their final warm-up match ahead of UEFA Euro 2024 (kick-off: 8.45pm ...

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to come up with a bid for the German unit of grid firm TenneT, according to excerpts ...

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Floods Break Dams and Submerge Highways in Southern Germany (The New York Times)

Several towns declared states of emergency and evacuated citizens as water submerged streets and highways and derailed a high-speed train.

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