Flood death toll rises to 156 in Germany, 183 for Europe: Police

In Rhineland-Palatinate state alone, one of the worst-hit regions in western Germany, police reported 110 dead, up from 98 previously.

The death toll from devastating floods has risen to 156 in Germany, police said Sunday morning, bringing the total to at least 183 fatalities from the disaster in western Europe.

One person also died in floods in southern Germany, which was hit by torrential rains on Saturday. (REUTERS)

In Rhineland-Palatinate state alone, one of the worst-hit regions in western Germany, police reported 110 dead, up from 98 previously. One person also died in floods in southern Germany, which was hit by torrential rains on Saturday.