Weatherfront Brings Threat of Flooding, Heavy Rain, and Potential Power Outages - Road in Hesse shut down due to excessive water flow.
Because of intense rainstorms, the A7 highway connecting Bad Hersfeld and Homberg Efze was shut down for several hours due to flooding. Sludge washed over the lanes and water levels soared up to 50 centimeters in certain areas, according to the police in Fulda on Sunday. Since Saturday night, traffic in both directions on this major north-south road was blocked. The southbound direction finally reopened around 11 pm, while the northbound direction remained closed until 3 am the next day. Additionally, roads around Alsfeld were flooded as a result of the heavy precipitation.
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The storm brought an immense amount of rainfall to Hesse, leading to climate concerns about the region's water management. The heavy rainfall contributed to flooding in Bad Hersfeld and Homberg, causing severe disruptions to traffic. The police worked tirelessly to deal with the flood situation, directing vehicles away from the flooded areas and the closed freeway. The southbound A7 reopened on Sunday night, but the northbound remained closed until early Monday due to the significant water mass. Unfortunately, other roads around Alsfeld also faced flooding, exacerbating the situation.
