Two retirement homes in Pfaffenhofen District are being cleared out.

Risk of flooding - Two retirement homes in Pfaffenhofen District are being cleared out.

Over 200 individuals have safely departed or left their dwellings in Pfaffenhofen's Bavarian region prior to the flood on Sunday evening. Two nursing homes have been emptied, as per district administrator Albert Gürtner (Free Voters), who shared the news in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The impending power outage affected roughly 140 residents, with them being sent to hospitals. Additionally, around 100 more people have had to evacuate from flood-endangered locales. People can find shelter in sports halls.

The water level of the Paar River steadily increased on Sunday. The maximum rise is forecasted to occur in Hohenwart by 6:00 am on Monday.

Once this peak is attained, it is predicted to flow into the communities of Reichertshofen, Baar-Ebenhausen, and Manching on the Paar River. The Paar is a tributary that leads into the Danube.

The Water Management Agency anticipates an extraordinary flood for this district. This is the same as the 1.5-times discharge of a 100-year flood. A 100-year flood denotes a calculated flood that's experienced or surpassed, on the average, once every 100 years.

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1. Due to the weather forecast and the flood risk, the county of Pfaffenhofen in Upper Bavaria, Germany, has issued an evacuation order for several elderly residents living near the Ilm River.
2. The flood risks in Pfaffenhofen have grown significantly in recent days, particularly for older people's homes situated near the riverbanks.
3. The upcoming storm in Bavaria on Sunday is expected to exacerbate the flood risk in the County of Pfaffenhofen, resulting in potential evacuations and power outages.
4. The Bavarian district administrator, Albert Gürtner of the Free Voters party, emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of the elderly population, particularly those living at the Old people's home in Pfaffenhofen, during the flood risk.
5. Residents in Pfaffenhofen and its surrounding areas have been encouraged to stay updated on the flood warnings and take precautions, such as moving valuable belongings to higher levels in their homes and preparing emergency kits.
6. In response to the flood risk, a few temporary shelters have been established in sports halls and community centers throughout Pfaffenhofen and Bavaria, offering free accommodation for residents in need.
7. The climate change impacts on the region have led to an increase in extreme weather events, such as storms, heavy rainfall, and floods, which create significant challenges for local authorities and emergency services, including in the County of Pfaffenhofen, during the flooding season.

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