Priests help response to catastrophic flooding in Germany
The floods from torrential rains also affected areas of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Updated: July 17, 2021 06:04 AM GMT
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A drone shot on July 16 shows the extent of the destruction after the storm in Erfstadt, Germany. (Photo: AFP)
Emergency response and aid efforts were running in high gear after severe flooding in western and southwestern Germany toppled buildings, washed away vehicles and left at least 100 people dead.
Officials said the situation in numerous cities and towns in the regions remained tense July 16 as many people remained missing and others could not be reached by rescue crews. Tens of thousands are without electricity.