Warning of storms: permanent rain threatens to flood in the Oberallgäu!

Warning of storms: permanent rain threatens to flood in the Oberallgäu!

The German Weather Service has issued an urgent warning for the southern Oberallgäu: Sustainable rain is expected for the period from Monday, July 7, 6 p.m. to Tuesday, 8th, 4pm. The rainfall may be between 30 and 40 liters per square meter. In the stores, up to 50 liters could even occur, such as Merkur reported.

These extreme weather conditions have some risks. Roads and underpasses could be flooded and it is advisable to avoid these areas. In addition, the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK) issues an official severe weather warning that warns of the possible consequences of continuous rain. In particular, the risk of landslides should not be underestimated, which has a warning level red Glaktuell.

recommended precautionary measures

The BBK recommends closing all windows and doors and adapting to the weather -related inconvenience. You should also be careful on streets and avoid sections affected. The warning not only applies to the Allgäu, but also has an impact on large parts of the Oberberg circle, where similar amounts of precipitation are adopted Glaktuell.

The weather situation is caused by a large low that moves from the northwest to the middle of Germany. At that time there were already numerous rains, so the population is called to keep an eye on weather development. Information on the current warnings is available around the clock - be it via Storm Center or other meteorological services.

summary of the warnings

• warning period: July 7, 6 p.m. to 8 July, 4 p.m.
• rainfall: 30 to 40 l/m², up to 50 l/m²
in stores
• Risks: flooding, landslide
• recommendations: adjust traffic, avoid flooding, close windows and doors

Stay vigilant and regularly find out about the current weather warnings. Be on the safe side and take the recommendations of the authorities seriously.