Floods Break Dams and Submerge Highways in Southern Germany
Floods in southern Germany have broken dams and submerged highways, as the region grapples with the worst flooding in more than a century.
The German government has declared a disaster in the state of Bavaria, where at least 13 people have died and hundreds more are missing.
The floods have also affected neighbouring states, including Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.
The German military has been deployed to help with rescue efforts, and the government has pledged €1 billion in aid.
The floods were caused by heavy rainfall, which has been exacerbated by melting snow and ice in the Alps.
The A9 highway, which runs through Bavaria, has been closed due to flooding, and several other roads have been damaged or destroyed.
The town of Amberg, in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, has been particularly hard hit, with several buildings collapsing and many residents forced to evacuate.
The German Red Cross has appealed for donations to help those affected by the floods.
The floods come just weeks after heavy rain and flooding in western Germany and Belgium killed at least 188 people.
The German government has said it will review its flood protection measures in the wake of the disaster.