Cologne evacuates 20,000 people after discovering bombs from the WW2
Cologne evacuates 20,000 people after discovering bombs from the WW2
The German City of Cologne has carried out the greatest evacuation since the Second World War after three massive, non -detonated bombs have been discovered. A total of 20,500 people are to be relocated, as the city announced. This happens in the course of the discovery of American bombs - two with a weight of 20 tons and another, which weighs 10 tons - which were found in a shipyard area on Monday. As a result, a large "danger zone" was sealed off on Wednesday morning.
evacuation measures in Cologne
The facilities that have been evacuated are a hospital, two retirement homes and the second largest train station in the city. Schools, churches, museums and two of the cultural landmarks of Cologne - the Musical Dome Theater and the Philharmonie - also fall into the evacuation zone.
Frequency of bomb finds
The discovery of non -detonated bombs is a common phenomenon in Cologne. The city was greatly decimated during the Second World War by Allied bombing. However, no surgery of this size has been carried out since the end of the war.
evacuation call of the city leaders
"everyone involved hope that the defusing can be completed by Wednesday," said the city authorities in a message. "This is only possible if all those affected leave their apartments or jobs early and remain outside the evacuation area from the start." The city asked the residents to "stay calm and prepare for the evacuation", and recommended that you visit friends or family and avoid jobs in the closed area.
unknown duration of defusing
city officials stated that they could "do no reliable predictions" about the duration of the operation. The specialists can only start defusing the bombs when the entire area is evacuated. "If you refuse, we will accompany you from your apartment - if necessary with police support," said the city in its explanation.
historical background of the bombing
During the Second World War, the Allies carried out 262 air strikes on Cologne, with around 20,000 residents killed. The city was in ruins; Almost all buildings in the old town were destroyed, as well as 91 of the 150 churches. After the war there was a comprehensive reconstruction, with the old town being reconstructed and many significant landmarks were restored.
regular evacuations in bomb finds
However, smaller evacuations take place regularly if not detonated explosive devices are discovered. In October there were round 10,000 residents forced to leave your apartments when another American bomb was found. Also .sidebar { width: 300px; min-width:300px; position: sticky; top: 0; align-self: flex-start; } .contentwrapper { display: flex ; gap: 20px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; } @media (max-width:768px){ .contentwrapper { flex-direction: column; } .sidebar{display:none;} } .sidebar_sharing { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; } .sidebar_sharing a { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; color:#333; display: inline-flex; justify-content: space-between; } .sidebar_sharing a:hover { background-color: #333; color:#fff; } .sidebar_box { padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px; } a.social__item { color: black; } .translate-dropdown { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px; } .translate-dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; height: 36px; } .translate-dropdown label { margin-right: 10px; color: #000; font-size: .95rem; } .article-meta { gap:0 !important; } .author-label, .modified-label, .published-label, modified-label { font-weight: 300 !important; } .date_autor_sidebar { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; } .sidebar_autor { background: #333; border-radius: 4px; color: #fff; padding: 0px 5px; font-size: .95rem; } time.sidebar_time, .translateSelectlabel, sidebar_time { margin-top: 2px; color:#000; font-style:normal; font-size:.95rem; } .sidebar_updated_time { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; } time.sidebar_updated_time_inner { background: #333; border-radius: 4px; color: #fff;; padding: 2px 6px; } .translate-dropdown .translate { color: #fff; !important; background-color: #333; } .translate-dropdown .translate:hover { color: #fff; !important; background-color: #b20e10 !important; } .share-button svg, .translate-dropdown .translate svg { fill: #fff; } span.modified-label { margin-top: 2px; color: #000; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: normal !important; } .ad_sidebar{ padding:0; border: none; } .ad_leaderboard { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .pdf_sidebar:hover { background: #b20e10; } span.sidebar_time { font-size: .95rem; margin-top: 3px; color: #000; } table.wp-block-table { white-space: normal; } input {padding: 8px;width: 200px;border: 1px solid #ddd;border-radius: 5px;} .comments { margin-top: 30px; } .comments ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; } .comments li { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0; } .comment-form { margin-top: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; } .comment-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px;} .comment-form button { align-self: flex-start; background: #333; color:#fff; border:0; padding:8px 15px; border-radius:5px; cursor:pointer; } .comment-form button:hover { background: #b20e10; }
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