Residents urged to steer clear of basements amidst flood threat.

The district of Ravensburg - Residents urged to steer clear of basements amidst flood threat.

Residents of the city of Weingarten, close to Ravensburg, should stay away from their basements and definitely not sleep in them. This advice came from the fire department in the evening. If they have the option to sleep with family or friends outside the areas at risk for rising water levels, they should do so.

People can attempt to move their valuable possessions from the basement or ground floor to the higher floors as a precautionary measure, said the emergency services on their website. Unfortunately, it's still unclear how fast the water levels will rise further, so extra caution is necessary. People who are bedridden or need care should call a hotline to register.

According to a reporter on the scene, the fire department warned residents in the affected streets in the evening. The city administration was initially unavailable.

The Ravensburg district announced on Friday evening that it's possible certain towns or municipalities may make evacuation decisions. They recommend downloading the NINA warning app to cell phones, setting it up to alert when an evacuation message is received. To do this, the cell phone needs to be turned on and not in flight mode.

The Scherzach river runs through Weingarten's city center in the Ravensburg district. Another threat comes from the Schussen river, which is a short distance away, warning the community of Meckenbeuren - they advised approximately 1300 people on Friday evening to leave their homes as a precaution.

More than anything, major parts of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria are prepared for a weekend with heavy rainfall. In some areas, the highest warning level has been issued. The regions of Ostalb and Oberschwaben are expected to receive up to 150 liters of rainfall per square meter.

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1. Despite the flood threat, wine enthusiasts in the vineyards of Baden-Württemberg, particularly in areas near Ravensburg, are encouraged to closely monitor the weather and climate conditions to protect their grapes.
2. The fire department in Germany, while warning residents about the flood, also advised cell phone users to ensure their phones are not on flight mode and to download the NINA warning app for real-time evacuation alerts.
3. The heavy rainfall in Germany, specifically in regions like Ostalb and Oberschwaben, poses a significant risk of thunderstorms and even potential fire threats in the vineyards due to the dry vegetation.
4. The fire department in Ravensburg has been active in areas like Meckenbeuren, where they advised approximately 1300 people to leave their homes as a precaution, due to the potential threat of flooding from nearby rivers like the Schussen.
5. In the midst of the flood threat, the vibrant raven population in the vineyards of Baden-Württemberg might be affected, as their natural habitats and food sources may be disrupted, posing an additional challenge to the local ecosystem.

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