Flood investigation committee meets behind closed doors
The committee of inquiry in the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament into the flood disaster in the Ahr valley is meeting behind closed doors today. Among other things, the meeting in Mainz will discuss a motion for evidence from the Free Voters to discuss an expert opinion on the events. In the flood disaster on the night of July 14/15, 2021, 136 people lost their lives in Rhineland-Palatinate: 135 in the Ahr region and one in the Trier area.
The Koblenz public prosecutor's office is investigating former Ahr district administrator Jürgen Pföhler (CDU) and an employee of the district's crisis management team on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and negligent bodily harm. Pföhler had denied the accusations. According to the most recent report made public by the public prosecutor's office, disaster control in the district of Ahrweiler was not optimally organized at the time of the flood.
Committee chairman Martin Haller (SPD) will report on the further procedure of the investigative committee after the non-public meeting.
The Parliament in Rhineland-Palatinate is currently engaging in a storm of discussions regarding the Parliamentary investigation committee on the Ahr valley flood disaster. Despite the distressing aftermath of the storm, which resulted in numerous disasters, the commitment to seek justice and prevent future calamities remains unwavering.
Source: www.dpa.com
