Severe weather warning for heavy rain & 6 dead in Stade
Today, severe weather warnings and a violent crime in Lower Saxony dominate the news. While the German Weather Service warns of extreme heavy rain, police report six dead following a shooting in Stade. Additionally, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of an increase in extremist tendencies in the country.
You must prepare for dangerous severe weather with extreme heavy rain. The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of heavy thunderstorms, during which up to 80 liters of rain per square meter can fall. This follows new heat records in Germany, with temperatures now expected to drop to 20 to 25 degrees at the beginning of July for the time being.
A serious violent crime with six fatalities occurred in Stade (Lower Saxony). Six adults were shot dead in a youth welfare facility on Monday; the background of the crime is still unclear.
Meanwhile, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of a rising threat from extremism in Germany. According to the current report, there are more people with extremist views nationwide, particularly in the right-wing extremist spectrum. Organized crime also remains a focus for the authorities, who are increasingly taking action against criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and extortion.
In the long term, the federal government is planning a billion-euro investment in energy supply. By 2029, 2.4 billion euros are to be invested to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Germany. To improve mobile coverage, Telefónica Germany is currently testing satellite technology to close dead zones.
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