In some regions in southern Germany, more rain fell in 24 hours than normally falls in an entire month, the German Meteorological Service (DWD) reported on Sunday.
Kisslegg in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg recorded 130 millimeters of rain on Friday alone, the DWD reported. The region normally reports 118mm per month at this time of year.
In Bad Wörishofen in the neighboring state of Bavaria, 129 mm fell within 24 hours, compared to a monthly average of 101 mm.
Similar values ​​were reported across the region.
The high water of the Schussen river floods parts of Meckenbeuren. Felix Kästle/dpa
An aerial photo shows a parking lot for a road partially flooded by water from the Kammel River, which has burst its banks. Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa
A man drags sandbags through a flooded street. After heavy rainfall in recent days, there were serious flooding in the region. Stefan Puchner/dpa
Emergency vehicles line a flooded street in the city center. After heavy rainfall in recent days, there were serious flooding in the region. Stefan Puchner/dpa
