Severe weather event on the horizon - A rescuer still untraced amidst the floodwater surge
Twenty-two-year-old volunteers from the fire department, DLRG water rescue, water police, Bundeswehr, and police were requested. In the Upper Bavarian community of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, a firefighter had already passed away while helping during a previous rescue operation on the same night.
Furthermore, a woman became missing in the Upper Bavarian town of Schrobenhausen on Sunday. It was believed that she was in a flooded cellar. Due to the hazardous conditions, rescuers were not able to look for her until the evening on Sunday. By Monday, a police spokesperson couldn't verify if she was found.
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The emergency services in Bavaria, including the German Armed Forces and the DLRG, have been put on high alert due to the approaching severe weather event. The surge in floodwater had made it challenging to locate a missing rescuer in the District of Günzburg on Sunday.
The German Armed Forces' operational force was actively involved in the rescue operations, working alongside local police and weather service units, as heavy storms continued to pound Germany. The Flood warnings remained in effect, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors whenever possible.
Meanwhile, authorities were searching for a woman who went missing in Schrobenhausen on the same Sunday. She was reportedly trapped in a flooded cellar, as efforts to reach her were delayed due to the challenging conditions.
In the nearby Upper Bavarian community of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, a firefighter from the German Armed Forces had tragically passed away while assisting in rescue efforts during a previous night's operation.
Despite the ongoing struggles to manage the floodwaters and the loss of life, there was a renewed determination among the emergency responders to continue their efforts, recognizing the crucial role they play in protecting communities during climate-driven disasters.
In a move to shore up resources and ensure a full-scale response, authorities in Germany have requested assistance and reinforcements from neighboring districts and countries, recognizing the enormity of the task ahead as the floodwaters continue to rise.
