Deadly Floods Ravage Southern Germany, Trapping Residents and Breaking Dams

Southern Germany is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rains, with water levels in Passau reaching historic highs and the Danube bursting its banks, affecting Austria and Hungary. Five people have died, and a state of emergency has been declared in Bavaria. The situation is critical, with significant rainfall expected in Hungary and concerns about the floodplain in Slovakia. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of addressing climate change in light of the disaster.