Floods: Olaf Scholz supports affected residents in Saarland

Within 24 hours, more rain fell in parts of Saarland than in the entire month of April. Flooding and landslides were the result. Now the chancellor is taking a look for himself - in rubber boots.

The chancellor visited the flood-prone areas in Saarland. He announced the solidarity of the federal government. Now, 'immediate aid is in the foreground'.

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in parts of Saarland and other regions of Southwest Germany on Friday evening and Saturday morning, causing significant property damage. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saarland Minister President Anke Rehlinger (both SPD) pledged support to those affected on a visit to the disaster area on Saturday afternoon. Despite decreasing rainfall, the situation remained tense in many places, with water levels risi…

The Federal Chancellor visits the flood area in Saarland - an event for the European elections is cancelled. Scholz provides support and points out that it is not the first natural disaster.

The Federal Chancellor visits the flood area in Saarland - an event for the European elections is cancelled. Scholz provides support and points out that it is not the first natural disaster.