At least five people died on Wednesday in flooding across France and Germany, authorities say. The worst affected area in southern Germany is the district of Rottal Inn, where a disaster centre has been established. In the town of Triftern rivers and streams burst their banks, and floodwaters dragged along cars, trees and furniture from flooded homes. A further 350 pupils in Simbach am Inn were also brought to safety and a refugee shelter in the town was evacuated. In central France an 86-year-old woman lost her life.

Source: The Star June 02, 2016 04:52 UTC