Central Germany has fallen victim to flooding

Central Germany has fallen victim to flooding  Significant rainfall has been recorded in central Germany, causing flooding in several regions. According to the MDR weather studio, up to 80 liters of rain per square meter have fallen in places in the Harz area since Thursday evening.  In Erfurt, Thuringia’s capital, the heavy downpour created setbacks for public transportation as the city’s main railway was flooded. The bad weather also affected Hesse as residents in the district of Kassel were blocked in their homes, some of whom had to be rescued by boat, said a representative of the fire department. Source: Global News (EU, USA)