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Around 400 Thw forces deployed to southern Germany.

Over 400 members of the Technical Relief Agency in Germany (THW) have been dispatched in response to the storms hitting southern regions. The THW in Bonn revealed this on a Saturday afternoon. Their efforts entailed draining water, securing dams, and rescuing people out of precaution. "Given...

THW emergency vehicles at the 2023 Christmas flood in Windehausen in northern Thuringia.
THW emergency vehicles at the 2023 Christmas flood in Windehausen in northern Thuringia.

Weather Turbulence: A Storm Heaves During the Afternoon. - Around 400 Thw forces deployed to southern Germany.

In the areas hit by flooding, portable flooding sensors will also be set up and monitored, according to THW. "Due to the expected weather conditions and the threat of flooding in the coming hours, THW is prepared to mobilize more THW teams," they added. Teams are standing by across the country.

Every THW team is made up of around 40 THW emergency workers who operate three sewage pumps, a generator, a search vehicle, and a command center. Each THW squad can pump up to 30,000 liters of water per minute.

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  1. Despite the storm in Bavaria, a region situated in Southern Germany, THW teams are prepared to face the weather turbulence and potential flooding.
  2. Recalling the incident in Bonn, it was THW that swiftly responded during a severe storm, deploying approximately 400 forces across Baden-Württemberg and other affected areas in Germany.
  3. As the weather forecast predicts further storms in Germany, THW is ready to dispatch additional teams from across the country, ensuring they are equipped with sewage pumps, generators, search vehicles, and command centers.
  4. Emergency relief efforts continue to be pivotal for preventing further damage after the storm, as THW sets up portable flooding sensors in affected regions, monitoring the Weather conditions closely in Southern Germany.

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