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Floods in Germany, the south of the country continues under the power of the waters, about 3000 people evacuated

Politiko 2024-06-03 09:01:25

Floods in Germany, the south of the country continues under the power of the

Flooding, rescue forces in non-stop action against floods, demolition of embankments with sandbags: Bad weather in Germany has badly gripped the German south in recent days, especially Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Even on Sunday, the southern areas of Germany were once again affected by heavy rains. The situation remains critical in the areas along the Danube. Regensburg also declared a state of disaster. In Manhing-Pchl, Pfafenhofen on Monday morning an embankment collapsed and residents were asked to go to the upper floors of their houses. While in Bavaria, about 3,000 people were evacuated on Sunday.

In some areas over the weekend, as much rain fell in one day as the average for a month. In Kisleg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, 130 liters of rain per square meter fell in one day, according to the German Meteorological Service, writes dpa. Likewise, in other areas, the density of rains has been very high. Although the rainfall in the south of Germany has decreased, the situation remains tense. The water level of the rivers rises, but the flood is expected to move to other areas due to the flow. The level of the Rhine and the Neckar River have set record heights. Near Karlsruhe Rini crossed the threshold of 7.5 meters.

Scholz in flood zones

On Monday morning, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) accompanied by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) visits the flood zones in Bavaria. According to the data of the Ministry of the Interior of the Bavarian state, Scholz Faeser go to Reichershofen, where they also meet with the prime minister of the Bavarian state, Markus Söder.

After the loss of the life of a 42-year-old firefighter during a rescue operation, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz thanked the emergency services on Sunday and expressed his respect for the work they are doing in the flood zones. "The death of a firefighter in Pfafenhofen has affected me," the Social Democratic politician wrote on Sunday on Platform X. "My thoughts are with my relatives and colleagues."

In Pfafenhofen in Ilm in Upper Bavaria a firefighter lost his life during a rescue operation. After days of heavy rain in many areas in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, rivers have burst their banks, flooding many areas in southern Germany. Especially affected are some areas in Augsburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, Nuremberg, where there were evacuations. Rainfall is heavy, says the German Meteorological Service. When this "hits the saturated ground, then there can be flash floods again."

Two carriages of an ICE train derailed late Saturday due to a landslide - luckily no one was injured. 185 passengers were evacuated. Germany's Technical Assistance Organization THW added 1,800 troops to help in southern Germany at the weekend. Even the German army has gone to some areas for help./DW