Severe Storms and Flooding Disrupt Frankfurt Airport Operations
TL;DR
Heavy rain in Germany caused flooding, leading to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the country's busiest and a major European hub. Large quantities of water accumulated on the tarmac, suspending ground handling for over two hours. Downpours in southwestern and central Germany also resulted in flooded basements and streets, with people being rescued from their cars in Gelsenkirchen.
Topics:worldnatural-disasters#flight-cancelations#flooding#frankfurt-airport#germany#heavy-rain#natural-disasters
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