Clean-up Operations Underway In Western Germany After Deadly Flooding

The transcript describes a devastating flood in Germany's Rhineland region, where two months' worth of rain fell in just five hours, causing unexpected and uncontrollable floods. Personal accounts highlight the chaos and survival stories, while the cleanup operation faces significant challenges. The flood is compared to a similar event 60 years ago, but the recent disaster is unprecedented in scale. The tragedy includes a high death toll and ongoing search operations, with entire regions cut off from power and water.

Describe the experience of Wolf Ackerman during the flood.

What was the historical significance of the flood mentioned in the text?