Germany: population is called to evacuate the surroundings of the zones affected by the floods
According to the meteorological service, during the last 24 hours, more than 120 liters per square meter fell in several cities of the country. According to the data provided by the institution, rainfall is expected to continue during this Saturday and they warn that numerous streams and rivers in the southwest could reach their highest level in the last 50 or even 100 years. TeleSUR
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00:00 In Yemeni, several cities in the southwest of the country were affected by floods caused
00:05 by heavy rainfall.
00:06 According to the Meteorological Service, during the last 24 hours, more than 120 liters per
00:11 square meter fell in several cities of the country.
00:13 According to the data provided by the institution, rainfall is expected to continue during this
00:18 Saturday and they warn that numerous streams and rivers in the southwest could reach their
00:22 highest level in the last 50 or even 100 years.
00:26 In view of the situation, the authorities call on the population living in and around
00:29 the affected areas to evacuate their homes and go to the residences of relatives, friends
00:34 or places provided by the government for lodging.
00:39 The flooding got worse and worse and we had no chance.
00:44 We had to leave the basement as soon as possible since it was completely full for 30 to 40
00:51 seconds.
00:52 On the other hand, the evacuation of the populations living in the affected areas continues as
00:56 at least 300 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to temporary accommodation
01:01 centers.
01:02 Likewise, efforts are continuing to rescue people who were trapped in their homes by
01:05 the floods and last lights.
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