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Federal police helicopter deployed due to flooding

A federal police helicopter is still on duty in Lower Saxony due to the ongoing flooding. This was announced by a spokesperson for the Federal Police on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. Depending on the weather conditions, the helicopter may not be able to fly at times - for example, if the...

A Super Puma helicopter of the Federal Police is in use at Barneführer Holz. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A Super Puma helicopter of the Federal Police is in use at Barneführer Holz. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Civil protection - Federal police helicopter deployed due to flooding

A federal police helicopter is still on duty in Lower Saxony due to the ongoing flooding. This was announced by a spokesperson for the Federal Police on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. Depending on the weather conditions, the helicopter may not be able to fly at times - for example, if the storm is too strong. During the floods, the helicopter has so far completed 40 flights and transported around 36 tons of sand. This was necessary, for example, to secure dykes.

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The flooding in Lower Saxony has resulted in a significant disaster control effort, with the Federal Police deploying their helicopter to aid in the relief efforts. Bad weather conditions have occasionally hindered the helicopter's flights, but it has managed to complete 40 missions so far, transporting approximately 36 tons of sand to secure dykes in affected areas. Hanover, a city in Lower Saxony, has also been impacted by this flood disaster. The Federal Police continue to play a crucial role in the ongoing disaster control efforts.

Source: www.stern.de

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