The death toll from the consequences of the devastating floods in Germany has reached at least 164, TASS reported.

Only in one district of Ahrweiler - federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate - the number of victims of the disaster has increased to 117. At the same time, as specified in law enforcement agencies, currently known about 749 victims.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, at least 46 people died.

Since last Monday, there have been heavy rains in the west and southwest of Germany, causing devastating flooding.