A World War II-era bomb was discovered in the Rhine River due to low water levels in Cologne, Germany. The discovery prompted the evacuation of residents from several senior care facilities, as well as staff from the RTL and n-tv broadcasting companies. Authorities initiated the evacuation as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. Bomb disposal experts successfully defused the ordnance, removing the immediate threat. However, the evacuation process is still ongoing as officials assess the area and ensure it is completely secure. The incident highlights the continuing presence of unexploded bombs from the war in German waterways. Normal operations are expected to resume once the evacuation is fully lifted.