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Floods in southern Germany force thousands from their homes

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Tessa Walther
June 4, 2024

Southern Germany is struggling with some of the worst flooding it's seen in years. At least 4 people are confirmed dead and thousands more have been forced to leave their homes. DW has been speaking to people in the Bavarian town of Manching.

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