Firefighter Dies Amid Severe Flooding in Southern Germany

Southern Germany is experiencing severe flooding, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, leading to the evacuation of thousands and the death of a firefighter. The heavy rains have caused a state of emergency in several communities, with some areas receiving a month's worth of rainfall in just 24 hours. A long-distance train derailed due to ground collapse and was subsequently hit by a landslide, though no passengers were injured. Authorities praise the cooperation between emergency services and the support from the German Armed Forces and federal government.