From deadly floods to scorching heatwaves, extreme weather is rewriting summer 2024's playbook. Southern Germany became the latest battleground this weekend as torrential rains submerged towns, claiming the life of a firefighter during rescue operations and displacing thousands. 🚨
Residents described scenes straight out of a disaster film: streets turned to rivers, emergency crews scrambling via boat, and homes swallowed by muddy waters. 'We’ve never seen rain like this,' one local told reporters. Authorities are now assessing damage as climate experts warn of more frequent 'weather whiplash' events globally.
While Germany grapples with floods, other regions face their own crises—wildfires rage unchecked in some areas while record-breaking heatwaves bake others. 🔥 Scientists emphasize these patterns align with climate change predictions, urging faster adaptation measures.
