The district office reports that the flood situation is improving.

District around Lake Constance - The district office reports that the flood situation is improving.

For the past few days, fire departments in the Bodenseekreis region have been racing to attend to over 643 emergency calls, mainly resulting from flooded basements and uprooted trees. Over 1200 first responders took part in these efforts. The primary focus remained in the areas of Meckenbeuren, where the regions of Kehlen and Brochenzell had been heavily affected. A school facility and its adjoining sports field were in dire need of drying, with the hope of resuming classes within the week, despite some restrictions. Additional emergency services were being provided in the meantime.

In the previous 48 hours, the Schussen River had significantly flooded Kehlen and Brochenzell, leading to many residents being forced to abandon their homes, with roughly 1300 people looking for safety on Saturday. The water levels soared beyond 4.86 meters on Saturday evening, flooding rivers that are typically only 45 centimeters deep, a phenomenon never seen before.

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1. Despite the improvement in the flood situation, the district office in Brochenzell is still closely monitoring the water level in the Schussen River, especially during the weekend, given the unpredictable weather in Baden-Württemberg.
2. Residents in the affected areas of Meckenbeuren and Kehlen are hoping for a respite from the rain this upcoming weekend, as continued downpours could exacerbate the flood situation again.
3. The Aach-Friedrichshafen area, located in the Lake Constance district, has also been dealing with heavy rainfall, but the district office has reported that there have been no significant flood incidents to date.
4. The district office encouraged residents to stay informed about the flood situation and to be prepared in case of any sudden changes in weather, especially during weekends when emergency response times might be longer.
5. The district office in Brochenzell has been coordinating efforts with neighboring districts in the Lake Constance region to ensure that all resources are utilized efficiently in managing the flood situation.
6. Despite the flood situation, many local attractions in the Brochenzell and Meckenbeuren districts, such as the Lake Constance itself and nearby hiking trails, remained open, welcoming visitors during the weekend.
7. Authorities in the Lake Constance district continue to emphasize the importance of respecting safety protocols during and after flood situations, urging residents to avoid riverbanks and stay away from areas with high flood risks.

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