Heavy rains cause overflowing rivers and inundated areas. - Authorities warn of lingering danger in Ravensburg.
The unpredictable nature of rainfall leads to uncertainties in estimating the highest water level, reportedly. As of now, the districts of Wangen, Leutkirch, and Isny are most affected by this, according to the district office.
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- Despite the county-wide warnings, some residents of Upper Swabia's County of Ravensburg chose to ignore the storm warnings, potentially putting themselves at risk during the ongoing flood situation.
- The heavy rainfall in Baden-Württemberg, especially in Ravensburg, has led to an unprecedented amount of rainwater, causing the Weather Service to issue severe flood warnings for the entire region.
- The storm that hit Ravensburg last week caused substantial damage, with houses in low-lying areas being inundated, and the city's sewage system struggling to manage the excess rainfall.
- The Ravensburg County Council is urging its citizens to take the flood warnings seriously, as the storm and subsequent flooding could last for several days, with predictions of additional heavy rainfall in the coming days.