Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the western German state of Saarland on Friday. Buildings in the state capital of Saarbrücken and other municipalities had to be evacuated due to rising water levels. The state interior ministry spoke of a “widespread flooding situation,” with the focus on the south-eastern part of the state. People in the city of Saarbrücken have been advised to avoid basements, bodies of water and flooded areas due to persistent heavy rain. “Flood waves can come suddenly, banks can collapse,” the city announced on Friday evening. “Crossing flooded streets shou…