Burst of a dam close to Augsburg prompts evacuation preparations.

Weather Event with High Winds and Heavy Rainfall - Burst of a dam close to Augsburg prompts evacuation preparations.

In the Swabian district of Augsburg, a barrier and a dam have been breached. The district office made this announcement.

People living on certain streets in the village of Diedorf need to leave their homes. The situation in the Anhausen district of Diedorf has become so severe that just moving to higher floors is no longer an option. The district administration in Augsburg released this warning.

In the area of Burgwalden, a dam has crashed and a dike along the Anhauser Weiher has collapsed. Anyone residing in the affected regions should immediately and on their own accord head to the Diedorf Schmuttertalhalle. Authorities also urged residents to steer clear of railway underpasses. Floodwaters may flow into these areas, posing a risk to life.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder and Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann are en route to the flooded region in the Swabian district of Augsburg. The purpose of their visit is to gauge the situation in Diedorf. Originally, the two CSU politicians aimed to see the damage in Fischach. Currently, a catastrophe situation has been declared in five districts across Bavaria.

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1. The destructive storm in Saxony led to significant flooding, forcing an evacuation in Thuringia.
2. The German Weather Service (DWD) issued a warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds in Baden-Württemberg.
3. Reports of landslides and damage to infrastructure due to the flooding have been reported all over Germany.
4. The district office in Augsburg has advised residents near the Anhausen dam to take precautionary measures due to the risk of dam break.
5. The DWD forecast predicts more rainfall in the District of Augsburg, raising concerns about further flooding in the region.
6. The broken dam close to Augsburg has resulted in flooding in nearby villages, including Diedorf and Anhausen.
7. Residents of Aichach in Bavaria are also being urged to evacuate due to the potential for dam breaches.
8. Farmers in the region have suffered substantial losses as their crops and livestock have been swept away by the floods.
9. The heavy rains and flooding have disrupted transportation and communication in several parts of Germany, causing disruptions to daily life.
10. The news of these weather events has spread panic among citizens, with many seeking assistance and emergency shelter.
11. Cooperation between local authorities, volunteer organizations, and the federal government is essential to ensure the proper handling of this crisis and to provide necessary support to affected communities.

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