Five years later: A new flood would probably hit the Ahr Valley just as hard
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135 people died in the Ahr Valley. Nevertheless, in many places new buildings were built in the same place.
135 people died in the Ahr Valley. Nevertheless, in many places new buildings were built in the same place. The flood disaster shows our problem in correctly assessing risks.
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