Germany after the flooding | DW Documentary

Germany is in shock. Days of heavy rain caused several rivers to burst their banks, flooding entire towns and villages. More than 160 people lost their lives. Now survivors are battling to clean up in the wake of the disaster.

Several European countries have been hit by extreme weather, and many lives have been lost. Regions in western Germany have been most severely affected: in Rhineland-Palatinate, the south of North Rhine-Westphalia, and parts of Bavaria. The floodwaters destroyed highways, houses and whole communities. The floods have receded, leaving behind thick mud and tons of rubble. Chancellor Angela Merkel and other political leaders visited the disaster zones, offering encouragement and promising swift financial help for victims of the flooding. But many of those affected have criticized the emergency response as chaotic. In contrast, communities came together in solidarity – many people travelled long distances to offer their help. DW reporter Miodrag Soric visited the badly hit localities of Schuld and Walporzheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. He reports on how residents and volunteer helpers are dealing with the aftermath of the flooding.

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[Alanoffer]

So sorry for the people in Germany, can’t imagine what this was like to live through . Bonne chance from 🇫🇷 France

[akshatsharma]

Prayers to Germany. You guys are tough people, just hang on and you'll come out stronger.

[kerlyn]

Thoughts and prayers to these resilient and brave folk, especially to those who lost loved ones and their homes - I am from South Africa and we have also recently gone through a disaster but unlike this natural catastrophe ours was man made destruction

[HumanLinkCenter]

My admiration to all the volunteers... German people are strong and systematic... sending love and respect from Thailand (we went through similar circumstances here in the tropic)

[ianpodmore]

Absolutely tragic. Sending condolences and best wishes from England.

[nobodyhere]

The German people are showing so much character. My heart goes out to all who have had this horrible levels of flooding. I will remain in awe of their the support of each other. Solidarity.

[newgeorge]

So nice to get a positive update. BBC news has already stopped reporting on this and it´s so important to see progress. Such resilient determined people.

[DTD_Zombie_Hunter]

My heart goes out to all of those have been effected by this horrible flood.

[stevewalters]

I wish I could help! We are all human no matter what our Citizenship is. Sending prayers your way Germany 🙏🙏

[saloneman]

You always recover well and quick Germans. Great people. You can do this. Love from Sierra Leone🇸🇱🤝🇩🇪

[petersifuentez]

Prayers to Germany from Houston, we've been through 2 major floods, and we understand your pain.

[opwave]

My heart goes out to the victims. We lost everything in a flood when I was a child living in Japan, so i can empathize. You will rebuild and in time all will be well.

[lenardregencia]

I’m from the Philippines, these disasters are
more common in Southeast Asia, thoughts and prayers for the German People.

[madukaaustin]

My condolence to everyone that has lost one thing or the other. Really sad

[patorishiadesu]

I feel sorry for what happened to the Germans:( I hope they're okay now. Sending my virtual hugs and prayers to all of you from the Philippines🇵🇭❤️🇩🇪

[BlackAbe]

It’s like being in a shipwreck, but in Your House. This is why you should love your neighbor, because the only way back is with teamwork...

[JonnoPlays]

Thanks for posting good coverage of this. The American news just keeps repeating the same footage over and over and won't give real updates of what happened or what is happening currently. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone on the ground in the affected area.

[brendaf]

Here from Texas. My heart goes out to you and my sincere prayers.

[pattskatoey]

I’m sad for those who lost their lives and those who have a huge cleanup ahead.

[xqswuzg]

May the people of Germany safe. Speedy recovery to those who injured. Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾