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Hope after the flood: This is how Schrobenhausen is blooming again!
Neuburg-Schrobenhausen: A look back at the willingness to help after the 2024 flood and the path to a community atmosphere.
Hope after the flood: This is how Schrobenhausen is blooming again!
The memories of the devastating floods in the summer of 2024 are still fresh in Schrobenhausen. Dark clouds gather over the city as the rain falls and residents think back to the dramatic days of May 31st and June 1st. At that time, the couple overflowed its banks and many parts of the city experienced a natural disaster of unknown proportions. The heavy downpours not only caused fear, but also strengthened the cohesion of the community, as Donaukurier reports.
In the wake of the flood, a wave of solidarity emerged. People helped each other and numerous community activities took place during this difficult time. Particularly noteworthy is the support of the Schrobenhausen Cultural Center, which served as a temporary home for the Maria Ward kindergarten for 15 months. Here the place became an oasis of children's laughter, warmth and trust, which brought positive experiences and motivation to everyone involved.
Joint efforts and hope
The head of the Turkish community, Durmus Aki, emphasizes the importance of responsibility, humanity and hope in this challenging time. Those affected found the collaboration with the daycare management, the teachers, parents as well as the city administration and Mayor Harald Reisner to be incredibly valuable. The local press also noticed the action; It contributed to the cohesion in Schrobenhausen gaining nationwide attention.
The call to preserve the spirit of togetherness in everyday life is particularly urgent. The hope that the children of the Maria Ward Kindergarten will experience a future without such horrific events fills the hearts of many. However, the situation remains tense because the rain is not always seen as a blessing. While farmers rejoice, the signs of flood risk cannot be ignored.
The reality of floods
The challenges posed by flooding are not just a local issue. According to Statista, floods are among the most common natural disasters worldwide. Since 2000, they have accounted for nearly 37 percent of all such events. Due to climate change, we are increasingly affected by extreme weather conditions. Rising average temperatures allow a warmer atmosphere to store more water, leading to heavy precipitation and heavy rain.
According to the zoning system of the Association of German Insurers, 7.6 percent of all addresses in Germany are at statistical risk of flooding. What is particularly worrying is that an estimated 400,000 residents could be directly affected by flooding in the coming years. Various factors such as the development of natural floodplains further exacerbate this situation. To ensure that the vulnerability of our infrastructure does not increase further in the future, a consistent expansion of flood protection and the creation of natural retention areas remain essential.
The events of 2024 will serve as a lesson for us. Although the memories are painful, we should also see them as motivation to work together to ensure that such disasters can be avoided in the future. A departure into the future, characterized by cohesion and solidarity, is perhaps the best that can be gained from the flood.