BERLIN: Bavaria, located in southern Germany, experienced the brunt of powerful storms and heavy rainfall on Sunday, leading to widespread flooding and substantial damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure.
The Straubing region in Bavaria bore the impact of the relentless downpour, resulting in the inundation of many streets and basements in residential areas. The Niederbayern Police Department issued a statement highlighting the severe flooding caused by the intense rainfall.
As a consequence of the storms, fallen trees blocked several roads in the affected areas, complicating travel and further contributing to the disruption caused by the weather conditions.
Flood Damages in Southern Germany
One town in particular, Ratzing, experienced the force of lightning as a house was struck, igniting a fire on its upper floor. The blaze rapidly spread, rendering the house uninhabitable. The homeowner sustained minor injuries while attempting to extinguish the flames.
Reports from Bayerischer Rundfunk TV indicated that the town of Bad Bayersoien faced significant structural damage, with 150 houses losing their roofs due to the intense storm and accompanying hail. Moreover, numerous vehicles suffered damage as a result of the adverse weather conditions.
In the Kammer district of Traunstein, a crane toppled onto a house under the force of the storm. Although the building’s roof sustained considerable damage, there were no reported injuries in the incident.
Further south, in the town of Kissing located within the Aichach-Friedberg region, a senior citizens group home experienced the force of the storm as its roof was blown off. Over 100 residents were subsequently evacuated from the premises for their safety.
The powerful storms and heavy rainfall have prompted extensive emergency responses, as authorities work to mitigate the damage caused by the adverse weather conditions and provide necessary assistance to affected individuals and communities.
