This type of flooding that is affecting western Germany is unusual.
In twelve hours, 80 liters of rain per square meter fell in the Hof region.
And in Düsseldorf, 25,000 sandbags were used at roadside to stabilize the ditches.
- The water level in the river Düsseldorf was 2.65 meters higher than normal.
That's a lot, says Emma Härenstam.
At least 20 people have lost their lives and many are missing after several houses collapsed in connection with the downpour in western Germany.
In several places, the floodwaters are so wild that the rescue forces do not dare to use their boats when looking for distressed accommodation.
The storm is spreading
On Thursday, Bernd will spread to more and more countries in Europe.
This weekend there is a risk that it will reach more countries in southern Europe.
- The storm can reach Italy, Croatia and Slovenia during the weekend.
The most intense rainfall falls until Saturday, then the rain subsides, says Emma Härenstam, SVT's meteorologist.
How common are these types of floods?
- It is unusual, says SVT's meteorologist.
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