Heavy rainfall triggers floods and flight cancellations at Frankfurt Airport

Heavy rain disrupted operations at Frankfurt Airport and caused dozens of flight cancellations and diversions due to water accumulation on August 18. (Image: Reuters)

Around 70 flights were cancelled and 23 others were diverted to other airports. The impact extended beyond normal flying hours. (Image: AP)

The fire service conducted rescue operations in flooded areas, including rescuing individuals from cars trapped in highway underpasses in Gelsenkirchen. (Image: AP)

Intense downpours led to flooded basements and streets in parts of southwestern and central Germany, causing inconvenience and damage. (Image: AP)

It was reported that there have been over 350 incidents of water flooding into buildings, along with 17 instances of fallen trees. In response to these situations, off-duty personnel were mobilised and called in to provide assistance. (Image: AP)