Torrential downpour pummels the region. - Söder announces doubling of Bavaria's flood aid to 200 million euros
Following the devastating floods across several regions in the nation, the Bavarian state administration has decided to more than double its initial aid package. The allotted sum will now rise from €100 million to €200 million, confirmed Minister President Markus Soeder (CSU) at a cabinet meeting in Munich on Tuesday. Soeder remarked that he had already alluded to this during the early stages, pledging "€100 million plus X."
Financial assistance has already commenced. "The aid is pouring in," Soeder said, "and so is the money." Eligible beneficiaries include homeowners, businesses, sole proprietors, and farmers. Private households can receive up to €5,000 in emergency aid, and up to €10,000 for oil damage to residential properties - but with insurance benefits factored in at the end. Those facing an imminent existential threat could potentially have all their expenses reimbursed, as mentioned by Soeder previously. Businesses and self-employed individuals can seek up to €200,000 in temporary emergency aid. However, if damage were covered by insurance policies, the sums will be reduced accordingly.
The states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, both affected by the recent floods, are now pressing the federal authorities to hold up their end of the bargain and join in the flood relief operations. Soeder and his counterpart Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) have written a letter to the federal government outlining their appeal, as reported by Soeder.
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- The devastating storm in Munich has prompted the state government to allocate additional resources, with Söder stating, "I pledged €100 million plus X."
- Following the torrential downpour, which has impacted various parts of the country, the Bavarian state government is providing emergency aid to homeowners, businesses, sole proprietors, and farmers.
- In response to the floods, Söder, along with his counterpart in Baden-Württemberg, sent a letter to the federal government, urging them to contribute to the flood relief operations.
- With the floodwaters starting to recede, the clean-up efforts continue in Munich and other affected areas, as the state government works tirelessly to provide much-needed aid to the victims of the flood disaster.
- The weather-related incidents have not only affected Bavaria but have also impacted parts of CSU's jurisdiction, necessitating a comprehensive approach to disaster relief from the state and federal governments.
