The flood claimed one victim in Germany

according to the international group Tasnim news agency, heavy rain Rain, storms and floods have covered many parts of Germany and caused disruptions.

German newspaper “Frankfurter Rondschei” wrote in a report about this: Part of Three sites in the Augsburg area were evacuated overnight. Nordendorf, Kühlental and Batzenhofen were affected by this devastating flood. This news was reported by quoting Martin Siler, the district manager. The situation is similar in the Hohenkammer in the Freising district. According to regional authorities, 150 people were evacuated from there. A disaster was declared in the Dachau area and this area was also evacuated.

Overnight the A7 highway between Homberg and Bad Hersfeld was flooded And due to the consequences of heavy rain, this highway was closed by the police. The weather does not seem to calm down. The situation on Sunday is particularly tense in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Large parts of the two German federal states are shown on the current weather map of the German Meteorological Organization (DWD). The color is orange.

The Federal Agency for Technical Assistance (THW) has significantly increased the number of emergency services in the flooded areas of southern Germany. A spokesman for the agency said Sunday morning that more than 1,800 people are currently deployed in the area.

In a region in Bavaria, a firefighter apparently died while working in Sil has lost his life. This was reported by BR quoting the district police. Accordingly, the volunteer fire department of Ehrenberg-Pfaffenhofen was called into action on Saturday evening around 11 pm. Several people were trapped in a bungalow due to flood. Four firefighters tried to help people with the help of a boat. Then a tragic accident happened and the boat overturned in the flood waters. According to published reports, three firefighters managed to save themselves. The 42-year-old man first disappeared, but his body was found shortly after. The spokesman of the regional office confirmed the incident on Sunday morning. One person is still missing in this flood.

The flood situation is still tense in many parts of Germany on Sunday. In flooded areas in the Bavarian region of Augsburg, authorities are expanding calls for evacuations. The Integrated Control Center warned early Sunday morning that residents should immediately leave the communities of Kühlenthal and Allmannshofen. The bus is intended for people who cannot leave the areas by themselves.

In some areas, people were asked to leave the apartments and leave their homes. Communities on the Schmuter River, a tributary of the Danube, were particularly affected. An emergency shelter has been set up at the Augsburg trade fair.

More than 200 people were evacuated last night due to flooding in the Bavarian region of Faffenhofen or They left their homes themselves. Albert Gortner of an aid organization said early Sunday morning that two nursing homes in the area were also evacuated. There was a risk of power outages in homes and about 140 residents were placed in hospitals. Besides, at least another 100 people were affected by the evacuation in areas near the banks. There is emergency accommodation in sports halls.

In Baden-Württemberg too, flooding has caused problems for many areas. Two high-speed train cars with 185 passengers derailed late Saturday evening after a landslide in Schwabisch Gmund, Baden-Württemberg. According to the spokesperson of the railway, the passengers of this train were not injured and left the train.

However, the flood situation in Germany, especially in the southern part of the country, is still tense. In some communities, residents whose homes are surrounded by water are transported to safety using inflatable boats and helicopters. The roofs of the vehicles can be seen from the muddy water masses. Countless rescue workers are working tirelessly. Heavy rains have flooded parts of Bavaria. A state of emergency was declared in seven districts of the state on Saturday. The highest level of flood warning has been applied in some parts of western Bavaria, but is still expected in some other areas.

Prime Minister Markus Soder and Interior Minister Joachim Hermann The state of Bavaria visited the flood-affected area in Swabia. In Diedorf, one of the hardest-hit communities, the two politicians got an overview of the situation. The state premier of Bavaria stressed that the current situation represents a “severe burden” for residents. He also warned: “This is not over yet and this difficult situation has just begun.” . According to published information, ADAC (Air Rescue Agency) is also involved in rescue operations in southern Germany and is deploying many resources. “We are stationed in southern Germany with all the rescue helicopters,” ADAC air rescue spokesman Jochen Osterle told the German news agency on Saturday. Crews are currently evacuating the first people from areas at risk.

The National Weather Service (DWD) has issued the highest warning level for many areas. Authorities have expressed concern about the conditions.

The German Weather Service (DWD) advises residents to avoid spending time outdoors. Among other things, it has been warned that power outages may occur in the affected areas.

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