Heavy Rain in Germany Causes Flooding and Leads to Flight Cancelations in Frankfurt

BERLIN (AP) — Heavy rain in elements of Germany brought about flooding and led to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the nation’s busiest and a significant European hub, authorities stated Thursday.

The airport stated massive portions of water amassed on the tarmac Wednesday night and floor dealing with was suspended for greater than two hours, German information company dpa reported.

The airport web site confirmed about 70 flights had been canceled by 11 p.m., when flying is ordinarily halted for the night time, whereas 23 flights headed for Frankfurt had been diverted to different airports.

Downpours in elements of southwestern and central Germany led to flooded basements and streets. In Gelsenkirchen, within the western Ruhr district, the fireplace service stated individuals had been rescued from their vehicles the place a number of freeway underpasses had been beneath water.

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