Reduction in Allgäu region - The Red Cross airlifts two individuals from the top of a dwelling using a helicopter.
Emergency workers had to save motorists trapped in their vehicles because the water had jammed their doors. The speaker added, "This scenario is urgent since the strong current and the increasing water level inside the car could be dangerous."
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- Due to the heavy rain and floods in the County of Unterallgäu, Bavaria, Germany, the local Red Cross utilized a helicopter to BRK two individuals from a flooded house in Babenhausen.
- The County of Unterallgäu experienced several emergencies as a result of the storm, including those in Lower Allgäu, which led to the unfortunate situation of children trapped in a car due to rising floodwaters.
- Emergency services had to focus on rescuing people in their homes and cars as well as closing off roads and bridges due to the weather conditions in Swabia, like Babenhausen and Lower Allgäu.
- The local Red Cross rescue team worked tirelessly to evacuate residents from their homes, including one couple who were stranded on their roof, looking for a safe escape during the flood.
- As the helicopter observed the flooded streets of Babenhausen, the pilot decided to make another emergency stop to help a trapped family in a car, who were unable to lower their windows due to the water level.
- With rising temperatures and heavy rainfall, the County of Unterallgäu continued to face challenges, such as roof damage, and the local authorities advised residents to stay indoors and monitor the weather conditions.
- The authorities in Bavaria strongly encouraged residents to take necessary precautions such as moving valuable items to higher levels of their homes and installing sandbags, to prevent further damage from the floodwaters during this trying time.
