Catastrophic floods kill 5, including hero firefighter, as German city declares state of emergency,

The city of Passau in Southern Germany close to the Austrian border has declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, as water levels in the Danube river have reached 10 meters following days of flooding in the area. Heavy rainfall has led to several thousand people being forced to leave their homes. The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun