Torrential weather front causes havoc and destruction. - Scholz expresses gratitude to those assisting in flood-stricken regions.
A firefighter passed away during a rescue mission at night in the Upper Bavarian district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm. Heavy rainfall for several consecutive days has caused rivers and streams to flood in many places, affecting Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in particular. This has led to thousands of people being forced to evacuate their homes.
Scholz spoke at the Eastern German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow and said that there have been many floods this year. "Some of these are just what they always have been, reminding us of the power and might of nature," he explained. "But there are also those which are more closely linked to the rising temperature and climate change." He went on to say that there's a mission at hand: "I'll say, we're facing a task." However, he added that the priority should be to demonstrate support for those currently struggling to protect their belongings and their lives. "A big thank you to all those who are offering their help," Scholz stressed.
