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The human and economic cost of the floods in Germany

AdministratorJune 16, 2013

Flood waters in central Europe have finally began to recede after their devastating path down the Danube and the Elbe. The floods have caused billions of euros in damage throughout a number of countries and left at least 19 people dead. Tens of thousands have been evacuated from their homes - many have lost everything. Nicole Goebel has the details on the situation here in Germany.

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