Authorities evacuating residents in parts of Augsburg District, Bavaria, after dam bursts

Authorities are evacuating residents in parts of Diedorf and Altenmunster municipalities in Augsburg District, Bavaria, after a dam burst in the vicinity of Burgwalden earlier on June 1. The incident occurred amid ongoing severe weather. Areas under evacuation in Augsburg District are as follows Flooding will likely cause property damage throughout the affected areas through at least June 2. Floodwaters and debris flows may render some bridges, rail networks, or roadways impassable, impacting overland travel in the affected areas. Authorities could temporarily close some low-lying routes affected by floodwaters.