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Flooding situation deteriorates in Rems-Murr region

The flood situation in the Rems-Murr district has suddenly worsened. This was announced by the district office on Monday morning. Initially, it was assumed that the situation was under control on Sunday evening, as stated by officials. Nonetheless, due to the unexpected heavy rainfall...

A basketball hoop is reflected in the flooded sports field.
A basketball hoop is reflected in the flooded sports field.

Discusses current meteorological conditions. - Flooding situation deteriorates in Rems-Murr region

Wieslauftalbahn traffic is at a standstill. This has led to school and kindergarten closures in affected communities such as Waiblingen, Weinstadt, Remshalden, and Winterbach. The vocational school center in Schorndorf is also closed. The district administration advises students who can't make it to school to stay home.

According to the authority, the flood retention basins in the Rems are filled, and the critical basin in Winterbach is being managed to be drained.

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The weather in Baden-Württemberg has taken a turn for the worse, with a storm causing floods in the Rems-Murr region. The flood situation in Waiblingen, Weinstadt, Remshalden, and Winterbach has worsened significantly. The district office is urging residents to stay indoors as flooding continues to impact the area. The meteorological conditions have resulted in the flood retention basins in the Rems being filled, and the critical basin in Winterbach is being actively managed to prevent further flooding.

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