In Cologne, Germany, a 250 kg unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in the city center due to low water levels in the Rhine River. The discovery led to the evacuation of nearby buildings, including the RTL and n-tv studios. Authorities confirmed the bomb would be deactivated during the day, but there were no immediate plans to close the important railway bridge over the Rhine near the cathedral. The incident highlights ongoing risks from unexploded ordnance, as estimates suggest between 10-15% of the approximately 1.3 to 1.5 million tons of explosive material dropped by Allied forces during the war remains inactive.
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