German Bundeswehr soldiers and local volunteers pass on sandbags to beef up the dike at Gimritzer Dammin in Halle, eastern Germany, on June 4, 2013. The water level of Saale River across Halle City is expected to rise up to its historical record of 7.8 meters in 400 years, due to persistent heavy rains in south and east Germany. [Photo/Xinhua]