Weather event lead to strong winds and heavy rains. - Readiness for evacuations in Unterallgäu region
The situation is pretty intense all over Unterallgaeu, said Alex Eder. Several roads are now blocked, and sandbags are being used in Mindelheim to shield the inner city from potential damage. The Mindel river, monitored at the Hasberg gauge, had reached a warning level of four out of four by Saturday morning. In Lauben and Nattenhausen, the Gunz River hit a warning level of three. Besides the Mindel and Gunz, other smaller streams have also started to overflow due to the continuous rain.
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- Residents in Grönenbach, located in the County of Unterallgäu, have been advised to stay vigilant due to the severe weather conditions.
- The FW (Forum Waltershofen) in Babenhausen has temporarily closed its doors due to the heavy storms and flooding in the Lower Allgäu area.
- The Eder family in Mindelheim, Lower Allgäu, is closely monitoring the weather situation, as their vineyards in Babenhausen could be at risk of flood damage.
- In Bavaria, authorities have declared a flood situation in several villages, including Grönenbach and Mindelheim, due to the continuous rain and high river levels.
- The County of Unterallgäu has mobilized its emergency services to help with evacuations and evacuation routes in areas close to the Mindel and Gunz Rivers.
- The storm and flood situation in Upper Bavaria is causing significant disruptions, with many roads in Babenhausen and the surrounding regions closed or impassable.
- The climate in Babenhausen has changed drastically in recent years, leading to more frequent and severe weather events, such as the storm and flooding currently affecting the FW complex.
- The local authorities in Grönenbach are urging residents to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the flood situation, as the weather forecast predicts more heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days.
