01:28 German meteorological service removes serious weather alerts.
During the recent flood crisis in southern Germany, the German Weather Service (DWD) has canceled all weather warnings for the country. Their update stated that the area has been experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in significant rises in the levels of streams and rivers, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Many villages have been inundated, including those near collapsed dams. So far, at least four individuals have lost their lives due to these floods. The situation in both Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg continues to be unstable on Monday.
12:01 Water levels are declining in the southwestFollowing the flooding experienced over the past few days, most water bodies in the southwest are seeing their water levels decrease. Nonetheless, some larger rivers like the Danube and Rhine are still experiencing rising water levels, as per the flood forecasting center. No more severe levels are expected to be surpassed, a spokesperson claims. Water levels at the Danube, starting from Hundersingen in the district of Sigmaringen going downstream, as well as at Lake Constance, Upper Rhine, and High Rhine, are continuously rising. The peak level at the Maxau gauge near Karlsruhe, which was 8.29 meters on Sunday, is not predicted to be exceeded again. The trend for the Neckar is decreasing.
15:09 Rosenheim District demands residents stay indoorsTo safeguard people's safety, the Rosenheim district in Upper Bavaria is requesting its inhabitants to remain indoors due to the floods. A statement from the authority mentions there is a significant risk to life and limb. People must not venture outdoors, steer clear of open bodies of water, and refrain from obstructing rescue services. On Tuesday, schools will be shut down in several towns: Brannenburg, Raubling, Rohrdorf, Oberaudorf, Kiefersfelden, Nussdorf, Neubeuern, Bad Feilnbach, and Flintsbach. The Rosenheim State Education Authority will notify the impacted schools. Kindergartens in the affected areas shall also cease operations.
17:47 Part of Burg Falkenstein collapses due to torrential rain in Flintsbach, Rosenheim districtThe Rosenheim District Office has confirmed that part of Burg Falkenstein in Flintsbach, a town in the Rosenheim district, has crumbled due to the heavy rain. Approximately 50 residents residing beneath the castle must be relocated.
19:08 Largest German camping site to be evacuated within 24 hoursThe camping site in Wesel, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, will be emptied in the next 24 hours owing to the flood situation. The operators of the Grav Island have made this announcement. The move is prompted by the increasing water levels in the surrounding rivers and water reservoirs. With 5,000 permanent campers, Grav Island is the largest camping site in Germany.
20:23 Evacuation of Regensburg's WerftstraßeRegensburg's Werftstraße will be cleared out, as per the announcement from the city of Regensburg. This street is situated close to the Danube, and the extreme groundwater levels have been making the ground increasingly saturated. The existing flood defense mechanisms could fail, causing the street to flood. From 9 pm onwards, around 200 residents need to evacuate.
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- The International Red Cross has issued severe weather warnings for areas affected by the floods in Germany, urging people to stay informed through the live ticker on their website.
- Despite the cancellation of some severe weather warnings, the German Weather Service continues to monitor the situation closely, particularly in regions like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where the risk of further flooding remains.
- The World Meteorological Organization has expressed concern over the heavy rainfall and floods in Germany, calling on the international community to provide support and resources to affected communities.
