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Updated rainfall in southern Germany, limited effects on individual operations.

Southern Germans anxiously gaze at the sky as rain continues to fall, with many still occupied in post-flood cleanup efforts. Unfortunately, the unsettled weather persists.

Firefighters pump out a cellar in Veringenstadt after a storm.
Firefighters pump out a cellar in Veringenstadt after a storm.

Weather front brings heavy rain and strong winds to the area. - Updated rainfall in southern Germany, limited effects on individual operations.

After receiving weather alerts and experiencing heavy rain in southern regions of Germany, larger-scale fire department interventions were initially prevented on Saturday night. The German Meteorological Service had forewarned of intense thunderstorms and heavy downpours in multiple districts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Majority of these alerts have been lifted now.

In a small town named Veringenstadt situated close to Reutlingen, the fire brigade extracted water from the roads and cellars. According to the operations leader, the sewer system was overwhelmed by the overwhelming rain and couldn't drain any longer.

In Bavaria, officers from Rosenheim and Kempten said that the amount of police and fire department interventions was within usual limits. In Swabia, hail was falling in certain areas too. Parts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are battling with extreme floods. The situation was very critical in Regensburg as the level of the Danube river was gradually lowering.

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  1. Despite the heavy rainfall in Bavaria, the fire department operations in Munich remained manageable.
  2. Stuttgart, located in Southern Germany, also experienced significant rainfall, requiring the activation of the local fire department for emergency drains.
  3. The DWD (German Weather Service) issued a severe weather warning for parts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, warning of potential floods and storms.
  4. The small town of Veringenstadt, located near Reutlingen, saw its sewer system overwhelmed due to the excessive rainfall, leading to extensive efforts by the fire department.
  5. In Stuttgart, like other regions in Southern Germany, the fire department worked tirelessly to combat the effects of the heavy rain, including clearing roads and helping residents in affected areas.
  6. As the rainfall continued in various regions of Southern Germany, the fire department was on high alert for potential flood situations, ready to provide assistance where necessary.
  7. The floods in certain parts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg forced the evacuation of some small towns and led to requests for further support from the fire department.
  8. The fire department in Germany remains vigilant, closely monitoring weather patterns in Bavaria and other regions affected by the heavy rain, standing ready to help in any emergencies that may arise.

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