At Least 100 Dead in Western Germany's Worst Flooding in Decades

Situation

* The severe weather triggered widespread evacuations * The worst flooding in decades caused by record rainfall has killed at least 100 people in western Germany. * Around 700 people were evacuated from part of the German town of Wassenberg on the Dutch border after the. * About 700 residents from one district of Wassenberg next to the Dutch border were evacuated last night as a dam. * Authorities were left particularly worried about those living near a dam in the town of Wassenberg near Cologne with.

Evacuations

* 700 people evacuated from part of German town Wassenberg * Evacuations due to dam concerns in Wassenberg near Cologne

Casualties

* At least 100 people killed in western Germany

Other Impacts

* Widespread evacuations * Damage to homes and infrastructure * Disruptions to transportation and utilities * Concerns about dam safety