Strobl reports flooding situation now stable.

Inundation - Strobl reports flooding situation now stable.

In Baden-Württemberg, the State Interior Minister, Thomas Strobl, estimates that they have managed to control the chaotic situation sparked by the floods. On Monday, he said in Ebersbach south of Stuttgart, "We're fully geared up for civil protection in Baden-Württemberg." Floods had flooded streets in the municipality of Göppingen, resulting in evacuations.

The aftermath of several days of heavy rainfall was visible in many places, including damaged houses, washed-away vehicles, and muddy streets. Locals and emergency services were busy cleaning up. Regrettably, two people lost their lives: a man and his mother were discovered in Schorndorf, Rems-Murr district. A couple of days prior, two others had died in Bavaria.

Strobl revealed that a power plant in the Alb-Donau district was nearly overwhelmed by water. The potential loss of power could have affected tens of thousands of people.

The High Water Forecasting Center reports that at most bodies of water, water levels are decreasing. However, there are locations along the Danube and Rhine where water levels are still rising. On the Danube, from Hundersingen gauge in the district of Sigmaringen, downstream, as well as Upper and Upper Rhine, water levels are on the rise.

The German City Association appealed to the federal government and states for more funding for flood protection. Helmut Dedy, the City Association's managing director, spoke with RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) and said, "Floods like the current one in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are becoming more common."

Dedy stressed that emergency services require the best equipment and infrastructure. "Consequently, the federal government and the states must significantly increase funding for flood and disaster protection, rather than a temporary solution."

Strobl shared that the state had been investing in disaster and civil protection, as well as flood protection, at high costs. "The recent flood event underlines the need for these investments in the millions."

Passengers traveling by train can expect disruptions and cancellation of trains. German Railways announced that trains couldn't reach Munich from Stuttgart. "We discourage traveling to the flood-affected areas in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and recommend postponing unnecessary trips."

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1. In response to the flood situation, the Climate Ministry in Baden-Württemberg has mobilized resources for disaster management.
2. The weather in the Southwest of Germany has been unstable, leading to frequent storms and heavy rain, causing flooding in several cities like Stuttgart and Schorndorf.
3. The municipality of Fils in the Alb-Danube district is also affected by the flooding, with many residents evacuated due to the rising water levels.
4. The local community in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, is working tirelessly to clean up and repair the damage caused by the floods.
5. The CDU, the governing party in Germany, has pledged its support to the affected regions, promising to allocate additional funds for flood protection and disaster relief.
6. The flooding has also impacted transportation, with German Railways advising passengers to avoid traveling to the affected areas in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
7. Bavaria, neighboring Baden-Württemberg, has also been hit hard by the floods, with at least two reported deaths in the region.
8. Thomas Strobl, the CSU (Christian Social Union, sister party of the CDU) Minister-President of Bavaria, has visited the affected areas and expressed his sympathies to the victims.
9. The Mayor of Ebersbach, Helmut Dedy, has called for long-term solutions to prevent future flooding, urging the federal government and the states to increase funding for flood protection and disaster relief.
10. The Danube, one of Europe's major rivers, is currently experiencing high water levels due to the continuous heavy rainfall and melting snow in the Alps, causing flooding in several regions along its path, including Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
11. Local authorities in Stuttgart and Schorndorf are working on implementing robust flood protection measures to minimize the impact of future floods on their cities and communities.

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