Kretschmann and Strobl tour flood-hit regions in Baden-Württemberg
In Meckenbeuren, about 1,300 residents were instructed to evacuate their homes in the wee hours of a Saturday morning. The situation remains precarious, as the local government stated on Sunday. There's still a possibility of water levels rising even more come Monday.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused several streams and rivers, particularly those in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, to fill up rapidly. Entire communities were submerged, even after dams got breached. One firefighter perished in Bavaria while attempting a rescue in the flood waters, while another is currently unaccounted for.
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Despite the ongoing flood situation in the Alb-Danube district and Lake Constance district of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, the state's premier, and Thomas Strobl, the Bavarian CDU leader, toured the flood-hit regions on Sunday. Residents in Flood zone and Flood zones, such as Erbach, are seeking relief and answers from their political leaders. The Alb-Danube district and Lake Constance district have been severely affected by the Flood, with many homes and infrastructure submerged. The premier promised to provide necessary aid and support to those affected. Meanwhile, authorities in Meckenbeuren, part of the Lake Constance district, are warning residents to remain vigilant, as the waters show no signs of receding anytime soon.
