Overview
- Beckmann disclosed on NDR's talk show that his apartment was rendered uninhabitable and that he now has no home.
- He learned of the flooding while traveling in India, saying it went unnoticed for about two days until a neighbor discovered it.
- He has moved out and expects roughly a year of renovation work on the former factory building where he was the only resident.
- Firefighters and helpers saved his musical instruments and research materials for a book, but his kitchen, food and much of his clothing were destroyed.
- Following his public account, he thanked people for offers of temporary lodging, noted one even came from Mexico City, and said he has a short-term place while seeking a new apartment.