Partial collapse of a ruined castle in Bavaria.
Near the Austria border, in Flintsbach, relentless rainfall won't abate. Burg Falkenstein, a favored hiking spot, isn't able to withstand the excessive water. Local residents are being moved out.
Portions of Burg Falkenstein in Upper Bavaria's Flintsbach have slid due to continuous rainfall, forcing the Rosenheim district to evacuate 50 residents beneath the castle. This ruined castle, situated close to the Autobahn on the Austria border, is a famous hiking destination.
The main part of the castle Falkenstein was constructed around 1300, as per the Chiemsee-Alpenland Tourism Association. The inward castle was created in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Following an extensive expansion period in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the complex was completely ruined by fires at the end of the eighteenth century. This ruined castle is part of the Petersberg monument complex, which includes the Roman Peterskirche and the nearby Mesnerhaus.
The full extent of the damage to the castle hasn't been determined yet. Rosenheim district's circumstances are worsening due to floods. Authorities warn citizens to remain indoors as much as possible. "There is an immediate danger to life and limb," said the district on Monday evening. People must steer clear of open bodies of water, stay clear of rescue teams, and not pose any hindrance to their work.
According to the Bavarian Firefighters' Association, fire departments are more in demand than ever before to cater to the flood situation. "This is unprecedented in terms of sheer size and reach," Association Chairman Johann Eitzenberger informed the Süddeutsche Zeitung. With over 30,000 volunteer firefighters serving daily, the association is attempting to prevent and mitigate harm wherever possible.
Thousands of volunteers from numerous organizations have been battling the tragic flood in Bavaria since the weekend. Although the situation is now manageable, it's not clear what additional challenges lie ahead, Eitzenberger added. "Expertise will still be necessary, such as handling oil from heating systems."
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The international community is expressing concern over the natural disasters affecting Bavaria, with the latest being the partial collapse of Burg Falkenstein in Flintsbach. Despite being a popular hiking spot in Upper Bavaria, the castle has been severely impacted by the ongoing floods near the Austria border.
