Following intense rainstorms this summer, devastating flash flooding occurred on the Ahr River—a tributary of the Rhine. Flooding damage was widespread throughout Western Germany and the surrounding countries, with high waters inundating towns, collapsing bridges and homes, and causing the deaths of nearly 200 people. The first Overview here shows flooding damage in the German town of Schuld, and the second shows the Ahr flowing through Liers, Schuld, and Insul.—50.445833°, 6.889444°
2021 Year in Re(Over)view — Ahr River Flooding
2021 Year in Re(Over)view — Ahr River…
2021 Year in Re(Over)view — Ahr River Flooding
Following intense rainstorms this summer, devastating flash flooding occurred on the Ahr River—a tributary of the Rhine. Flooding damage was widespread throughout Western Germany and the surrounding countries, with high waters inundating towns, collapsing bridges and homes, and causing the deaths of nearly 200 people. The first Overview here shows flooding damage in the German town of Schuld, and the second shows the Ahr flowing through Liers, Schuld, and Insul.—50.445833°, 6.889444°