Europe: Devastating floods heading for Germany

Source(s): International Spiegel Online - Spiegel Gruppe
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The Spiegel International reports on the recent floods in Poland that have claimed 15 lives and states that the flood surge is expected to reach Germany later this week, where officials say they are 'well prepared.'

"Together with the disaster services and the depot in Beeskow, where sand bags and technical equipment is being stored, we are well prepared," said Brandenburg state Environment Minister Anita Tack...

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