Europe Floods

Germany Europe Floods The city hall of Grimma, eastern Germany, is surrounded by floods Monday, June 3, 2013. Flooding has spread across a large area of central Europe following heavy rainfall in recent days (AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf

Hungary Europe Floods Aerial view of the floods of River Danube west of Esztergom, 50 kms (31 mile) north of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari)

AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari

Hungary Europe Floods Aerial view of the floods of River Danube at Venek, 135 kms (83.8 mile) west of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. A(AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari)

AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari

Hungary Flood Hungary Flood Aerial view of the floods of River Danube as seen from an airplane west of Esztergom, 50 kms (31 miles) north of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari)

AP Photo/MTI, Sandor Ujvari

Germany Europe Floods A basketball board reflects in the floods of river Saale in Bernburg, eastern Germany, Friday June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa,Jens Buettner)

AP Photo/dpa,Jens Buettner

Germany Europe Floods A small well stands in the floods of river Elbe, in Stadt Wehlen, eastern Germany, Friday June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa,Arno Burgi)

AP Photo/dpa,Arno Burgi

Germany Europe Floods Employees of the local environmental office clear the streets of debris and garbage left by the floods in Gera, eastern Germany, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Michael Reichel)

AP Photo/dpa, Michael Reichel

Germany Europe Floods A man with a dog inspects a street flooded and damaged by floods of the river Mulde in Loebnitz, Germany, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Jan Woitas)

AP Photo/dpa, Jan Woitas

Carola Moddemann Carola Moddemann, chief of a cattle ranch, walks to one of the barns in the village Kreinitz near Riesa, eastern Germany, Friday, June 7, 2013. More than 1.000 cattle are enclosed by the floods of river Elbe. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A woman sits in front of her house enclosed by the floods of the river Elbe in the village Kreinitz near Riesa, eastern Germany, Friday, June 7, 2013. Heavy rainfalls in the past days cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks to volunteers at sandbag wall in Bitterfeld, Germany Thursday, June 6, 2013. Merkel visits the area to get first hand information about the situation in areas affected by the flood sand to thank the rescue helpers and volunteers. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.( AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Germany Europe Floods German Chancellor Angela Merkel , center, talks to soldiers, sitting on sandbags, in Bitterfeld, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Merkel visits the area to get first hand information about the situation in areas affected by the flood and to thank the rescuers and volunteers. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

A statue is seen in the floodwater of the Moson branch of River Danube in Gyor, 120 kilometers west of Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, June 6, 2013. The River Danube is expected to peak on June 10 in Budapest close to its highest level. (AP Photo/Csaba Krizsan)

AP Photo/Csaba Krizsan

Czech Republic Europe Floods A woman stands on the balcony of her house flooded by the swollen river Kamenice in Hrensko, near of the Czech-German border, 78 miles North of Prague, on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek)

AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek

Germany Europe Floods Rudolf (11) crosses the flooded market place of the city of Wehlen at river Elbe, Germany, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. After heavy rainfalls, swollen rivers flooded areas in Germany, Austria , Switzerland and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Germany Europe Floods Two men in a boat cross the flooded market place of the city of Wehlen at the river Elbe , Germany, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. After heavy rainfalls, swollen rivers flooded areas in Germany, Austria , Switzerland and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Czech Republic Europe Floods A view from Radobyl hill at a highway and the village Mlekojedy flooded by the swollen river Elbe near Litomerice, 70 kilometres (43 miles) northwest of Prague, taken on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. SLOVAKIA OUT(AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek)

AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek

Germany Europe Floods Aerial view of the river Elbe tha has flooded fields next to the city of Elster, eastern Germany, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Patrick Pleul)

AP Photo/dpa, Patrick Pleul

Germany Europe Floods The river Elbe flooded the streets of the city of Bad Schandau near the German Czech boarder in Saxony, Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Rpublic. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Germany Europe Floods Containers stand s in the floodwater of the River Elbe on a container terminal in Riesa, Germany, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa, Patrick Pleul(

APTOPIX Czech Republic Europe Floods A view from Radobyl hill shows a highway and an exit to the village Mlekojedy flooded by the swollen river Elbe near Litomerice, 70 kilometres (43 miles) Northwest of Prague, taken on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. SLOVAKIA OUT(AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek)

AP Photo/CTK, Radek Petrasek

Germany Europe Floods Local residents are being evacuated by the German army Bundeswehr in light of the rising floodwater of the River Elbe in Dresden, Germany, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa,Michael Kappeler)

AP Photo/dpa,Michael Kappeler

Germany Europe Floods Local residents are being evacuated by the German army Bundeswehr in light of the rising floodwater of the River Elbe in Dresden, Germany, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa,Michael Kappeler)

AP Photo/dpa,Michael Kappeler

Germany Europe Floods A farm is flooded by Elbe river near Strehla eastern Germany Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. ( AP Photo/dpa, Matthias Hiekel)

AP Photo/dpa, Matthias Hiekel

Germany Europe Floods People sit in a boat in front of the flooded area Terassenufer by the river Elbe in the old town of Dresden, eastern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods The sun goes down behind the wide river of the Elbe in the old town of Dresden, eastern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods The sun goes down behind the flooded landing stages of the steamers by river Elbe in the old town of Dresden, eastern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A traffic sign flooded by river Elbe stands in the water in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A helper cleans the bank of river Elbe in front of the historical bridge Blaues Wunder (Blue Miracle), left, in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. The Bridge was closed for the car traffic. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A female German soldier works on a dam of sandbags in Bitterfeld, at `Lake Goitzschesee, Saxony-Anhalt Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Germany Europe Floods A man transports bags through the floodwaters of river Elbe in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A resident reacts in front of a flooded house at river Elbe in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods People paddle with a boat between houses flooded by river Elbe in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Words on the boat read: Only flying is better. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods A child runs over a wall of sandbags at river Elbe in Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Second-hand car dealer advertisement at right reads : Buying for cash with fair prices. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Angela Merkel Photo provided by German government shows German Chancllor Angela Merkel in a helicopter as she watches the areas hit by floods between Dresden and Pirna, eastern Germany, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Chancellor Angela Merkel toured flooded regions and pledged at least 50 million euros (US$ 65 million) in immediate federal help and holding out the possibility for more.(AP Photo/Bundesregierung, Steffen Kugler)

AP Photo/Bundesregierung, Steffen Kugler

Germany Europe Floods A red cross team uses a boat to evacuate a man from a house after the river Danube flooded the old town of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Germany Europe Floods Helpers clean a flooded bar in the inner city of Passau in Germany, Tuesday June 4, 2013. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.. (AP Photo/dpa,Karl-Josef Hildenbrand)

AP Photo/dpa,Karl-Josef Hildenbrand

Germany Europe Floods A man pours water out of a bucket in the inner city of Passau in Germany, Tuesday June 4, 2013. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa, Karl-Josef Hildenbrand)

AP Photo/dpa, Karl-Josef Hildenbrand

Germany Europe Floods German soldiers shovel mud off a street in Passau, Germany, Tuesday June 4, 2013. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa,Andreas Gebert)

AP Photo/dpa,Andreas Gebert

Germany Europe Floods Several hundred helpers transport sandbags to defend the Saale Hospital against the floods by river Saale, in Halle, central Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods Several hundred helpers carry sandbags to defend the Saale Hospital against the floods by the river Saale in Halle, central Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP - Aerial view of the highway and buildings that were flooded by the river Danube near Deggendorf, southern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Heavy rainfalls caused floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel)

AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel

Germany Europe Floods In this aerial view the swollen river Mulde and the floods around some houses north of Eilenburg, Germany, are photographed Monday June 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. ( AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf

Germany Flooding A fire engine drives through a flooded area near Saara, central Germany, Sunday, June 2, 2013. The village is enclosed by the floods. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods Aerial view of a part of Deggendorf which was flooded by the river Danube due to a broken dam in southern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Heavy rainfalls caused floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel)

AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel

Germany Europe Floods Aerial view of a part of Deggendorf which was flooded by the river Danube due to a broken dam in southern Germany, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Heavy rainfalls caused floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. (AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel)

AP Photo/dpa, Armin Weigel

Germany Europe Floods In this aerial view the swollen river Mulde and the floods around some houses near Leisnig, Germany, are photographed Monday June 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. ( AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf

Germany Europe Floods In this aerial view picture houses stand in the floods of Elbe river in Riesa, Germany, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa,Patrick Pleul)

AP Photo/dpa,Patrick Pleul

Germany Europe Floods In this aerial view the swollen river Mulde floods a street near Leisnig, Germany, Monday June 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. ( AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa,Jens Wolf

Germany Europe Floods The roof of a house is visible in the floods of Elbe river near Meissen, eastern Germany, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in parts of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa,Matthias Hiekel)

AP Photo/dpa,Matthias Hiekel

Austria Europe Floods A person looks at the heavily damaged road between Lofer and Waidring in the Austrian province of Tyrol, Monday, June. 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused floods along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson

Austria Europe Floods A heavily damaged road between Lofer and Waidring in the Austrian province of Tyrol, photographed Monday, June. 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused floods along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson

Austria Europe Floods A person looks at the heavily damaged road between Lofer and Waidring in the Austrian province of Tyrol, Monday, June. 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused floods along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson

Austria Europe Floods A person looks at the heavily damaged road between Lofer and Waidring in the Austrian province of Tyrol, Monday, June. 3, 2013. Heavy rainfalls caused floods along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson

Germany Flooding The river Rhine floods buildings near Rheinfelden, southern Germany, Sunday, June 2,2013. Heavy rainfalls cause flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/dpa, Patrick Seeger)

AP Photo/dpa, Patrick Seeger

Germany Europe Floods Drenched dummies stand in front of a store after the floods receded in downtown Passau, southern Germany, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The Bavarian city at the river Danube saw its worst flooding since 1501. (AP Photo/dpa, Karl-Josef Hildenbrand)

AP Photo/dpa, Karl-Josef Hildenbrand

Germany Europe Floods Red Cross teams use boats to evacuate people after river Danube flooded the old town of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Raging waters from three rivers have flooded large parts of the southeast German city following days of heavy rainfall in central Europe. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Germany Europe Floods Members of the Red Cross passes a flooded beer garden with their boat in the old centre of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Raging waters from three rivers have flooded large parts of the southeast German city following days of heavy rainfall in central Europe. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Germany Europe Floods Members of the Red Cross make their way in a boat through the flooded old centre of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Raging waters from three rivers have flooded large parts of the southeast German city following days of heavy rainfall in central Europe. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Germany Europe Floods Members of the Red Cross make their way in a boat through the flooded old centre of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Raging waters from three rivers have flooded large parts of the southeast German city following days of heavy rainfall in central Europe. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

APTOPIX Germany Europe Floods Overview over the flooded old centre of Passau, southern Germany, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Raging waters from three rivers have flooded large parts of the southeast German city following days of heavy rainfall in central Europe. Floodwaters in Passau are receding from the highest level seen in more than five centuries but cities downstream are bracing themselves as swollen rivers sweep through southeastern Germany. At least eight people have been reported dead and nine missing in the floods in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Germany Floods Several hundred helpers transport sandbags along the dam of the river Gera near Walschleben, central Germany, Saturday, June 1, 2013. German municipalities in the south and east are bracing for more floods after days of heavy rainfall. At least two people have drowned in Germany in recent days because of the floods. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP Photo/Jens Meyer

Germany Europe Floods The floods of the river Mulde have submersed a street near Leisnig, eastern Germany, Monday, June 3, 2013. Flooding has spread across a large area of central Europe following heavy rainfall in recent days. (AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf

Germany Europe Floods The city hall of Grimma, eastern Germany, is surrounded by floods Monday, June 3, 2013. Flooding has spread across a large area of central Europe following heavy rainfall in recent days (AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf)

AP Photo/dpa, Jens Wolf