Hamburg Has Worst Flood in 37 Years as Storm Moves Eastward
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Hamburg, Germany’s biggest port, recorded its heaviest storm surge in 37 years as the low-pressure weather system Xaver swept through northern Germany, paralyzing air, rail and ship traffic.
The water rose four meters (13 feet) above the medium high-tide level, the second-highest on record, flooding the port area as well as quayside streets and squares, according to Hamburg’s interior ministry.