BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock and sorrow at the deadly floods in Europe, saying many people had died and pledging that everything would be done to find those still missing. More than 30 people have been killed and dozens were reported missing in Germany and neighboring Belgium. Visiting Washington, Merkel said what had occurred as “a disaster,” adding that “heavy rain and flooding doesn’t capture what happened.” Germany and neighboring countries have seen heavy rainfall in recent days, causing widespread damage. Authorities used inflatable boats and helicopters, and the German army deployed 200 soldiers to assist in rescue operation.
Germany’s Merkel expresses sorrow over deadly floods
