06:03 Stations report "century's rainfall record"
In several areas across South Germany, unprecedented amounts of rain have fallen in recent times, with experts predicting floods as intense as once every 50 to 100 years. Metrologist Thomas Deutschländer from the German Meteorological Service (DWD) describes the occurrence as "rather exceptional," but admits preliminary analysis is needed due to the potential for recording errors or faulty machinery. Overall, Deutschländer anticipates this to be a significant flood event.
As of 05:33, the Danube River in Passau has surpassed a nine-meter water level, marking a serious flood alert. According to the Federal Flood Defense Agency (HND), the water had reached 9.27 meters by early Tuesday morning. In the afternoon of the previous day, the reading was reportedly still under 8.83 meters. The HND forecasts that the peak would occur at noon on Tuesday, reaching 9.50 meters. The picturesque old town of Passau had been closed to vehicle traffic on Monday as a precaution due to anticipated flood damage. Areas submerged under 8.5-meter water levels are flooded more significantly. This level was reached in Passau on Monday afternoon.
200 people in Regensburg were ordered to evacuate their homes due to escalating flood conditions. Authorities have warned the Werftstraße neighborhood is at risk of foundation damage - posing a potential threat to flood defenses. The city of Regensburg informed residents on its website about the imminent evacuation.
The flood situation in the Rosenheim district has moderated. The district released a statement that schools and kindergartens in affected regions would remain closed on Tuesday. In Raubling and Rohrdorf, evacuations were underway, prompting immediate action from local authorities. Initially, the number of evacuees was undetermined. The region had earlier declared a state of disaster, immobilizing over 1,000 first responders from the fire department and the Technical Relief Organization for flood relief. DWD also forecasted that rainfall would decrease across Bavaria on Tuesday, following days of excessive downpours.
At 01:28, the DWD lifted weather warnings for Germany as the nation faced a critical flood situation in the south. Prolonged deluges had lead to drastic increases in the water levels of various rivers and streams, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Whole settlements have been submerged, even after dams burst. Thus far, at least four people have lost their lives. The situation in certain areas of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg remained critical on Monday.
By 22:53, most bodies of water in the southwest experienced a decrease in water levels. However, a few large rivers, such as the Danube and Rhine, still had rising water levels in some locations, according to the Flood Forecasting Center. No anticipated critical values were expected to be crossed, a spokesperson explained. Nonetheless, significant water rises were still present on the Danube from the gauge in Hundersingen in the district of Sigmaringen, Lake Constance, the Upper Rhine, and the Upper Neckar. The gauge in Maxau near Karlsruhe saw a peak value of 8.29 meters on Sunday, and may not reach these levels again. The Neckar's conditions were reportedly improving.
Landkreis Rosenheim urged residents to stay home due to the flood situation in Upper Bavaria. "There is an imminent danger to life and limb," stated a message from the authority. Residents were advised against spending time outdoors, to steer clear of open bodies of water, and not to obstruct rescue teams from their tasks. Effective Tuesday, campuses in a string of municipalities would have school suspended: Brannenburg, Raubling, Rohrdorf, Oberaudorf, Nussdorf, Neubeuern, Bad Feilnbach, and Flintsbach. The State Education Authority Rosenheim was tasked with informing the affected institutions on the pending closures. Kindergartens in the aforementioned towns were also requested to stay shut.
A castle in Flintsbach, Rosenheim, slid following the heavy rains - part of Burg Falkenstein fell due to the torrential rainfall. A representative from the Landratsamt Rosenheim issued this statement. In the process, 50 residents from the site needed to be evacuated.
The Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, camping site must be evacuated within 24 hours, as the surrounding water levels continued to rise. The camp operators at Grav Island reported this development. The vast, popular Wesel site has space for about 5,000 permanent campers.
20:53 Werftstraße Flood Evacuation: Regensburg's Riverfront Street Undergoes Evacuation
The city of Regensburg has announced the evacuation of Werftstraße, a road directly along the Danube. This comes as the soil of the street struggles to handle the rising groundwater levels. The flood protection measures might give way, and the street could end up submerged in water. Approximately 200 people are advised to leave the area before 21:00.
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The International Red Cross has launched an emergency response to provide aid and support to affected communities, as the 'century precipitation' continues to cause floods in South Germany. As the 'live ticker' updates on the flood situation, multiple weather stations report record-breaking rainfall levels exceeding those seen in a century.
