17-year-old cyclist carried off by Danube's flooding waters
In the small town of Bad Abbach located in Kelheim, Lower Bavaria, a 17-year-old boy was carried away by the Donau floods while attempting to cross a footbridge on his bicycle. Fortunately, the rescue teams found him unharmed. A representative from the Lower Bavarian Police Department shared that the teen likely thought it was still possible to cross the bridge. The boy was swept away by the surging waters and got caught in a tree. Witnesses notified the rescue teams.
The Donau and Inn rivers in Passau have reached their peak levels, with the Danube exceeding the predicted peak level of ten meters. The Danube's water level is currently around 9.70 meters, and the Inn's water level is dropping from 7.0 meters down to approximately 6.70 meters. However, the Danube's level is expected to fall at a slower rate. The authorities warn citizens against entering the flood zones, especially the historic city center. The cleanup process could begin as early as Friday.
Despite numerous advisories, individuals continued to surf in the swelling waters of the Isar in Munich. Videos and posts on X (formerly Twitter) document these surfers braving the floodwaters. The Bavarian Flood Information Service reports that the Isar's water level is currently 308 cm above the zero point.
The city of Augsburg is taking stock of the situation, with the fire brigade being summoned a total of 356 times since last Saturday. They mainly responded to flooded cellars, garages, and streets. The degree of damage to sewers, dikes, and roads will not be known until the flood situation has completely ended. In a press statement, Mayor Eva Weber expresses her gratitude for the phenomenal efforts made by the emergency services. "Long-term measures are crucial for effective flood protection. Only when both are combined can we deal with such consequences of climate change effectively."
The County of Neu-Ulm in Swabia has now lifted the disaster alert. District Administrator Eva Treu remarked, "We've had some tough days behind us. I'm pleased we can now lift the disaster alert and have emerged relatively unscathed in comparison to the neighboring counties." More than 350 people in the county required evacuation, including residents from the Nersingen refugee center, hospital patients, and patients from the foundation clinic in Weißenhorn, as well as residents of the Rom Villa in Neu-Ulm. Cleanup and repair work will still take some time. Treu also mentioned her thoughts for the other affected counties still facing the flood.
The harbors surrounding Lake Constance are also battling against the onslaught of driftwood. The massive influx of trees and branches floating on the surface of the water makes removing it a difficult task. Kressbronn (Bodenseekreis) established oil booms to prevent the wood from entering the harbor. The harbor workers confirm that they've dealt with large amounts of driftwood before; however, the amount being swept up is exceptional this time.
While the Donau levels in Regensburg are receding, albeit at elevated heights, the Donau levels in Kelheim (Lower Bavaria) continue to rise, with the district anticipating they will reach their peak on Wednesday. The water level in Neustadt is also increasing, with a peak expected in the evening. The authorities remain cautiously hopeful about the Abens, stating that it's unlikely the water level will increase significantly in the near future.
The Rems-Murr-District has removed the disaster warning. The situation seems to be improving in the district, and the freeing of retention basins is underway slowly and under control.
Poop, petroleum, medications leftovers, and other garbage are overwhelming the central city of Lauffen am Neckar in the Heilbronn district. The city's Building Authority claims that the sludgy layer originated from the sewage system. Both the sewer and waste treatment plant are overloaded due to the severe flooding.
17:28 Austrian Government Seals Off Danube for Water TravelThe entire Danube route in Austria is off-limits for ships. "via donau," a state transport agency, communicated the decision. "At a particular water level, safety becomes uncertain." Christoph Caspar, spokesperson for "via donau," mentioned. The termination duration will be determined by future rainfall and tributaries' water levels. The Danube traverses Austria for more than 350 kilometers, from the Bavarian border town of Passau to Slovakia's capital and boundary city of Bratislava. As a result, some cruise ships will have to stop in Linz, where the Danube leaves the riverbanks. Additionally, there are road closures. In Schärding, which is on the Inn River tributary, flood defenses are being improved to avert more significant floods.
17:04 Police Liberate Lady Stuck in Tree for 52 HoursA lady, 32 years of age, endured 52 hours stranded in a tree in a Bavarian flood-hit region, namely Swabian Neu-Ulm's Silberwald. The police in Kempten helped find her with a drone and a helicopter rescue. She vanished on Sunday.
16:55 Regensburg Mayor: More " extremely tense" Days Await"The Regensburg mayor described the town's flood situation as extremely tense. "We have another 1–2 days of genuine anxiety, real worry," Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer disclosed in the afternoon when Markus Söder, Bavaria's Prime Minister, paid her a visit in the Upper Palatinate. The Danube islands' soil is "really moist," "wet, soggy," "like unstable pudding," she added. "This means the situation is still tense." The Danube's water level is still high but hasn't dipped yet. Söder observed that Regensburg was "experienced, proficient, diligently prepared for flood protection." However, groundwater pressure is affecting the stability of the facilities' anchors.
16:31 Grimma Stands Up Against Floods with a Giant Concrete WallDirectly before completing its revamped old town, Grimma encountered a significant flood in 2002. The city in Saxony has been implementing various precautionary measures. Included in these measures is a deep concrete wall.
16:17 Rhineland-Palatinate Flood Situation EasingRhineland-Palatinate is predicted to experience less severe flooding. While the Middle Rhine and Upper Rhine water levels are climbing, the Rhineland-Palatinate Environmental Ministry's flood forecasting center predicts they will reach their peak levels tonight and until Sunday. At Maxau, there's a slight increase in water levels until Wednesday morning. However, Mannheim has a falling trend. Worms' Pegel predicts a peak today, and Mainz's Pegel is forecasted to reach its apex on Tuesday evening or overnight. Pegel Kaub is expected to reach its peak at night on Wednesday. In Koblenz, the flood defense measures remain in place as the city reports. The Mosel gauge has slightly diminished. Yet, according to the forecasting center, the Koblenz gauge's apex is only anticipated on Wednesday morning. It is projected to be slightly below a two-year flood, with a peak level of 570-590 centimeters.
15:52 Passau's Danube Gauge Finally Drops Below Ten MetersAfter the Danube gauge in Passau hit ten meters as per the flood warning service (HND) at noon, it has dropped back down to 9.93 meters at 15:00. Once Passau declared a disaster situation due to the foreseen deteriorating flood circumstances, as well as Regensburg and several other regions.
15:38 Leipzig Airport ReopensFollowing the severe flooding from the Werra River, Leipzig/Halle Airport reopened yesterday. The airport's main facilities survived, but nearby houses and infrastructure sustained severe damage.
15:25 Steuben Storm HaltsRoad and ferry traffic has resumed in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's County Rügen since Friday when the storm ceased. It had canceled many ferry crossings to connect the island with the mainland.
15:02 Storm " Steve " Ceases to ExistAhnert concentrate ceased to exist, but rarely with severe consequences for Germany's southeast. The German Weather Service (DWD) speculates that it will dissipate by Sunday in the west, causing a drop in rainfall. The storm was previously causing high tides and brought torrential rainfall to the Rhineland and Westphalia.
3:26 Torrential rains cause potential threats in southern Poland
Several places in Bielsko-Biala, a city in Silesia, Poland, are being affected by flash floods due to heavy rainfall. The local mayor has issued a flood warning through the Polish news agency PAP. The city's fire brigade has already conducted more than 700 emergency responses. Countless basements and plots of land are flooded. Train lines are also affected, with two railway tracks currently blocked at the local train station. As a result, trains have to be diverted to alternative tracks, and some lines are now out of service. In addition, the municipal transport's bus depot and the city's archive have also experienced flooding. One can watch video recordings provided by the website "Onet.pl" that show streets, roundabouts, and a bridge submerged in water. The water levels in the region's rivers are currently rising, with crisis alerts issued at five affected locations. The meteorologists of the national weather service predict even more heavy rain for the rest of the day.
12:59 A shifting scenario: Bavaria's Interior Ministry reports varying number of missing people in flood disaster
The number of missing individuals in flood-ravaged Bavaria has been fluctuating throughout the day. Early morning reports showed seven missing people, but this number decreased to five in the early afternoon. Later in the evening, the number crept back up to six. Markus Söder, the Prime Minister of Bavaria (CSU), reported during a meeting of the state cabinet that the total number of missing could reach seven. The spokesperson for the Interior Ministry described the situation as "highly unstable." This number may change depending on whether residents have officially notified the authorities or not. One victim of the floods has been confirmed as a firefighter that went missing after a rescue crew capsized in a boat in Offingen while trying to help others.
12:45 Söder: Flood conditions in Bavaria remain "critical and severe"
Bavaria is still facing a challenging flood situation, according to Prime Minister Markus Söder. In Regensburg and Passau, the highest levels ever recorded on the Danube are expected in the coming hours, Markus Söder shared after a cabinet meeting in Munich. "We are staying focused." Since the beginning of the flood disaster, more than 60,000 people have been engaged in relief efforts across Bavaria. There have been over 6,600 evacuations. The cabinet observed a moment of silence during their meeting this morning for the three people who have lost their lives due to the floods. Söder mentioned that there could be "up to 7 missing persons" with the potential for that number to increase. The Bavarian government is emphasizing contact with the affected individuals. "Their suffering is also our suffering." Söder's government aims to manage the situation effectively during the next 48 hours.
12:24 Kretschmann: Baden-Württemberg well-prepared for floods: "We don't react to this incident at all"
Despite the recent heavy rainfall in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the government's response has been well-prepared. "We've been getting ready for this for a long time and have been reacting to this for a long time," said Baden-Württemberg's Minister President Winfried Kretschmann to journalists in Stuttgart. "We have no reason to react now because we've been addressing the situation for quite some time." This diligent preparation has prevented a more significant tragedy, such as a power plant collapse. Kretschmann urged the implementation of a general natural disaster insurance policy. "It's unavoidable," he stated. However, Justice Minister Marco Buschmann is still resisting the idea. Kretschmann's Environment Minister, Thekla Walker, also urged regular check-ups of existing protective measures. "We can't afford to slack off," she said. The two confirmed deaths in Baden-Württemberg is a great tragedy. The German Insurance Association is opposed to insuring against flood damage. See previous report by Kretschmann.
12:07 A disaster declared: Peak levels in Passau - Inn river expected to crest
Passau, a city in Lower Bavaria, has declared a state of emergency as the flood situation is expected to worsen. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the water levels of the Danube were reported to be at ten meters by the flood warning service (HND). According to a city spokesperson, the crest of the Inn is also expected to reach Passau, with the river predicted to reach around seven meters in height. Several streets and squares are already inaccessible. Schooling has been stopped due to the approaching flood. Bus transportation is disrupted, and connections to the historic Old Town are suspended. The Old and Inner City neighborhoods are expecting significant flood impacts. The city is urging citizens to avoid flooded areas and the entire flood zone itself. The flood conditions in Bavaria along the Danube are deteriorating.
11:33 A bolder move: Woman braves floods by swimming in a pedestrian tunnel
A woman has been seen swimming in a flooded pedestrian underpass in Stuttgart, Germany. Amidst the city-wide flash flood from recent heavy rainfall, she waded in chest-deep water while wearing a bathing suit, showcasing her daring attitude. It is essential to avoid flooded areas, as they pose a significant safety risk. These ongoing floods have caused rivers to overflow in Bavaria, leading to the declaration of a disaster situation in Passau. Heavy rain still falls in the region, with different sources of information leading to unstable statistics regarding the number of missing individuals.
10:57 Responding to Floods: Man freed from his attic after spending the night in the dark
A man was freed from his attic in Nördlingen, Bavaria, where he had spent the night after being trapped by the floodwaters. Emergency responders managed to rescue him after he spent the whole night in the dark. The man was evacuated to safety and receive treatment for health concerns. The German state is battling extreme weather conditions, as heavy rain continues to fall across the country, primarily in Bavaria, resulting in a flood emergency in Passau. Disaster statistics are in a constant state of flux, with an unstable number of missing people in the flood-affected areas. Sources indicate a potential maximum of seven missing individuals. The floods continue to threaten other parts of Germany, with interior ministers expressing caution on the exact number of casualties.
A woman braved the floodwaters in the German city of Deggendorf, swimming in a flooded pedestrian underpass. The fire department spotted her during a patrol on Monday evening and rescued her from the water, a city spokesperson shared today. Fire inspector Tim Rothenwohrer expressed concern that people have become complacent, disregarding safety rules and even trying to take selfies in flood-prone areas. The city is urging citizens to follow the mandatory bathing ban in affected regions and show patience. The swimming season in Deggendorf is scheduled to start on Thursday.
Insurers are bracing for a significant event in South Germany, where the floods in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have caused widespread destruction. Jörg Asmussen, the managing director of the German Insurance Association (GDV), comments that the images from these regions indicate extensive damage. The company's insurance claims have already started to pour in, but a detailed damage assessment will have to wait until the water levels recede across the board. Previously, the flood in Saarland cost insurers around €200 million. The extent of the damage in the new floods will depend on the number of houses insured against natural disasters. The insurance coverage rate is 47 percent in Bavaria and 94 percent in Baden-Württemberg. Asmussen opposes political demands for mandatory flood insurance, warning that this isn't a sustainable or effective solution. Nevertheless, flood protection measures continue to progress. These include building bans in at-risk areas and upgraded dams, according to GDV's managing director.
Bavarian Minister president, Markus Söder, has earmarked at least €100 million for flood relief efforts. This financial aid is intended to help citizens and businesses, self-employed individuals, and farmers. Söder underlined his government's commitment to helping those affected promptly and efficiently, without unnecessary red tape. In addition, the minister president requested that the federal government fulfill its promises and provide flood aid as well. The Bavarian government has authorized households to receive up to €5,000 in emergency aid, and up to €10,000 for residential buildings, with insurance payments considered. Businesses and companies can claim between €5,000 and €200,000 in emergency aid, but this amount will be diminished if the damage was insured.
The water levels in Passau, Bavaria, are almost at the 10-meter mark, with the flood warning service (HND) reporting 9.95 meters at noon. This surpasses the forecasted level for the afternoon (9.50 m). The flood situation in Passau has become critical, as this level marks significant flooding within the city. It is the first time this has been reached in the afternoon.
Meteorologists at the German Weather Service (DWD) predict a stable weather situation in the flood-affected areas for the next few days. While occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected, they won't be severe enough. These conditions persist across the entire nation until Thursday. In the northern and northwestern parts, temperature will hover below 20 degrees, while the rest of the country experiences warmth between 21 and 26 degrees. At night, temperatures will fall below ten degrees. The rainfall rate will increase again by the weekend, with southern Germany potentially experiencing rain and even thunderstorms. However, these won't be comparable to the recent extreme rainfalls. As of now, the DWD warns against complacency as the water levels may not have stabilized by then.
The tense flood situation in Bavaria is attributed to high water levels. Yet, there are no further forecasts of heavy rainfall which could lead to more flooding, and some water levels are already starting to decrease. The main focus of the flooding is currently on the Danube. The situation on the Danube is reportedly getting better, as the water levels of its tributaries are also subsiding. In Ingolstadt, the peak of the flooding is anticipated to reach the highest warning level slightly below the evening. In Kelheim, minor increases within warning level four are predicted, similar to the flood in August 2005. In Passau, it is foreseen that the Danube water level will fall below the flood mark of 2002. Nevertheless, until Wednesday, high water levels will persist in the Danube section between Kelheim and Passau.
11:20 Police confirm fifth casualty resulting from flooding
The total number of deceased individuals in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg due to flooding has escalated to five, as reported by the police. The police have revealed that a lady in Markt Rettenbach, Bavaria, fell off the road and into the water on Monday. She was later found dead. However, a doctor could only confirm her fatality. The woman was driving along a flooded state road in Markt Rettenbach, disregarding a barrier. She lost control of her vehicle at a flooded part of the road and veered into a meadow. The water level was so high that her car was instantly engulfed by water. Emergency services were notified, and when an employee of the water management office found the car, it was already "almost completely" submerged, as per the police. The accident is presumed to be "tragic." Prior to this, officials had reported four deaths caused by flooding.
11:03 Autobahn 9 reopens in both directions after dam break
The partially blocked Autobahn 9 due to a dam rupture in Upper Bavaria now permits traffic in both directions without confinement. The traffic control put in place on Monday has been removed, reports the police. The whole stretch between Ingolstadt-South and Langenbruck is "freely drivable" for all lanes. During the blockade, only 300 vehicles were initially allowed on this section, then the road was repeatedly closed for specified intervals. However, other roads in the region, such as the B16 between Manching and Ernsgaden, remain inaccessible due to flooding.
10:40 Shipping has ceased on the Middle and Upper Rhine due to flooding
Germany's major waterway, the Rhine, is no longer navigable in many areas as a result of heavy rainfall. "Shipping has come to a halt on the Middle and Upper Rhine," an official from the Waterways and Shipping Administration Rhine (WSA) informed the news agency Reuters. At the onset of the week, only the Upper Rhine was closed in locations like Maxau, Mannheim, and Worms. However, parts of the Middle Rhine are now also impacted, encompassing Mainz and Bingen. "Numerous ships have taken mooring positions or are in the ports," the official stated. "They are presently waiting for the water levels to recede again." The peak could still be reached later in the day or in the evening. The area around Bingen may become navigable once more by Thursday. "It's about several days during which shipping is halted." This is to avoid damaging the banks. The ships generate waves that can inundate the banks and flood basements, for example.
10:20 Train disruptions continue on various lines in Southern Germany
Consequent to the flooding in parts of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn is still unable to operate several lines for local and long-distance travel. Four lines are still subject to train disruptions, Deutsche Bahn shares. Affected are the Stuttgart-Ulm-Augsburg-Munich line's segment between Stuttgart and Ulm, the Nuremberg-Donauwörth-Augsburg-Munich line's segment between Donauwörth and Augsburg, the Munich-Memmingen-Lindau line's segment between Buchloe and Memmingen, and the Ulm-Memmingen-Kempten line in its entirety. Essentially, Munich cannot be reached from the west and north. Nonetheless, the railway urges against rail travel to Southern Germany. Furthermore, on these lines: Munich-Nuremberg-Erfurt-Berlin, Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Ulm, Augsburg-Munich, Stuttgart-Mannheim-Frankfurt(M), Munich-Lindau-Bregenz-Zurich, Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Crailsheim-Nuremberg, Augsburg-Kempten(Allgäu)-Oberstdorf, Nuremberg-Würzburg, individual failures and delays persist.
The hunt for a lost firefighter in Swabia still rages on, according to authorities, but for the moment, they won't be looking in the floods themselves. The current flood volumes are seen as too large for rescue teams to navigate from the water, explained police representative Holger Stabik. The search will continue from the ground and through the air with drones and a helicopter. A 22-year-old firefighter, presumed dead, was the one who initially went missing. If, in fact, he is a casualty of the floods in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, he would become the fifth known casualty of the disasters. (Take a peek at the articles posted at 9:38 am and 6:22 am for more on this subject.)
9:38 Correction: Police clarify report: Search for missing firefighter is ongoing
The search for a lost firefighter in Swabia is ongoing (correcting an earlier statement at 6:22 am). The police have amended their initial announcement. The missing 22-year-old firefighter, who was in a DLRG water rescue boat with five other rescuers near the border with Baden-Württemberg, is feared to have drowned when the boat capsized during strong currents. Four rescuers, aged 24 to 70, managed to make it to land safely and were unharmed.
8:45 Regensburg mayor urges against spectatorship: "Please go and look, see how it is"
Regensburg's mayor, Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer, is urging against people gawking at the flood situation in her city. "We already have a lot of visitors, but now even the locals are on the move. So please don't just go and look how it is," says the mayor on Bavarian Radio. Tourists are strongly advised against heading to the jetties, as helpers might be using them. The tense situation at night in the Bavarian city on the Danube had locals and authorities concerned. The high water marks and unstable soil make the ongoing evacuations hazardous. The city reached its high water level at night, Maltz Schwarzfischer shared, and she is hoping for the water levels to recede come afternoon on Tuesday. "We're in a slightly different situation than in 2013," she stresses, "because we have extremely high water marks and the soil foundation is becoming highly unstable. The strain on the dikes with a variable soil foundation is already critical."
8:25 Passau faces danger: "Danube level already at 9.54 meters"
The situation in Passau, Bavaria, is deteriorating rapidly. The dreaded high water mark of 9.50 meters was initially predicted for later in the day; however, it appears that the water level is already higher than this, as reported by ntv journalist Felix Balß.
8:00 The Association of Bavarian Fire Brigades: Deployment Unprecedented
The fire brigades of Bavaria are being put to a scale of usage that is unheard of, according to an estimation by the Association of Bavarian Fire Brigades. "In this way and to this extent, it certainly goes unmatched," said spokesperson Johann Eitzenberger to the Süddeutsche Zeitung. Some 30,000 volunteer firefighters are in action daily, striving to prevent and reduce damage as much as possible. The situation is mostly under control at the moment, though there is always a looming sense of what may yet come. Extra skills, like dealing with oil from heating tanks, will be crucial to manage.
7:45 High water and instability putting pressure on dikes in Passau: Video
With towering water masses, the Danube is putting pressure on dikes and additional protective walls in southern Germany. Some of the dikes are now close to bursting. The Passau town center is already underwater and closed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5qLw0pJU8
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7:25 Falkenstein Castle slides: Residents evacuated as the castle itself is endangered
Some sections of the Falkenstein Castle in Upper Bavaria's Flintsbach have slid down due to persistent rainfall. About 50 residents were rescued from the surrounding area, according to the Rosenheim district. The castle ruin is a popular hiking destination and was built around 1300. The outer castle was built in the 15th and 16th centuries, undergoing a significant renovation during the 16th and 17th centuries. After a series of fires at the end of the 18th century, the complex was left in ruins once more. The full extent of the damage done to the ruin is not yet known.
6:30 Search for lost firefighter continues: Police spokesman Holger Stabik explains the situation in Swabia
The search continues for a Swabian firefighter who has not been found, although authorities are currently focusing on land and air operations, rather than the floodwaters themselves, according to police spokesperson Holger Stabik. The official cited the high volume of water in the floods as the reason for the current strategy, which involves deploying drones and a helicopter to assist in the rescue efforts. The missing firefighter - a 22-year-old - is feared dead. The fifth known fatal casualty of the floods in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg would be a tragedy - this sad milestone can be found in reports at 09:38 and 06:22 am.
The search for a missing firefighter in the flood in Swabia has been suspended. The 22-year-old man is believed to have drowned, according to police. He is likely to be found when the water recedes. The young man was on his way to Offingen near the border with Baden-Württemberg in the night from Sunday to Monday with a rescue boat from the DLRG lifeguard. The boat with five rescue personnel capsized in strong currents. Four rescue personnel aged between 24 and 70 were able to reach land and remained uninjured.
Note: The police later stated that they will continue to search for the missing firefighter (see entry at 9:38 am).
06:03 Stations measure "century-rainfalls"
In various locations in South Germany, as much rain has fallen in the past few days as only every 50 to 100 years, according to preliminary data. Meteorologist Thomas Deutschländer of the German Weather Service: "This is pretty special, but not completely unusual." "All the data is still preliminary, we have to check it again." Sometimes stations are missing or the measurements are too low. "In general, there will be a little more, the current data are quite conservative."
05:33 Danube in Passau exceeds nine-meter mark
The water level of the Danube in Passau has surpassed the nine-meter mark in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. At 3 a.m., the Hochwassernachrichtendienst (HND) reports a water level of 9.27 meters. On Monday evening, the gauge reading was 8.83 meters. As per the HND forecast, the peak should be reached at noon on Tuesday with 9.50 meters. The Passau old town was closed to road traffic on Monday due to the flood. From a water level of 8.50 meters, beaches will be flooded to a greater extent, according to the HND. This level was reached in Passau on Monday afternoon.
04:07 200 people in Regensburg must be evacuated
Due to a worsening flood situation, 200 people in the Regensburg city center have been ordered to leave their homes. "Due to the increasing groundwater pressure in the Werftstraße, there is an immediate danger that the flood protection elements could give way," announces the city of Regensburg on its website. Therefore, the rescue service has decided to evacuate all residents of the entire street.
02:47 Flood situation in Rosenheim district slightly improving
The flood situation in the southern Rosenheim district has improved slightly. This was announced by the district. Schools and kindergartens in the affected communities will therefore remain closed on Tuesday. Evacuations have taken place in Raubling and Rohrdorf. The exact number of people affected is still unclear. The district had previously declared a disaster. More than 1000 emergency services personnel from the fire department and the Technical Relief Organization are on the scene. The German Weather Service reports that the rainfall in Bavaria should decrease overnight on Tuesday.
01:28 German Weather Service lifts weather warnings
In the midst of the tense flood situation in southern Germany, the German Weather Service (DWD) has canceled all weather warnings for Germany. This was announced by the DWD. Prolonged rainfall in the past few days has led to a significant increase in water levels in many streams and rivers, especially in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, causing entire settlements to be flooded even after dams have broken. At least four people have died in the floods so far. The situation in parts of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg remains tense on Monday.
00:12 Many water levels in the southwest are declining
After the floods of the past few days, water levels are decreasing at most watercourses in the southwest. Only at the larger rivers such as the Danube and Rhine are there still rising water levels, reports the Flood Forecasting Center. However, there are no longer any critical values to be expected which would be exceeded, says a spokeswoman. At the Danube from the Hundersingen gauge in the district of Sigmaringen downstream, as well as at Lake Constance, the Upper and Upper Rhine, the water is currently still rising. At the Maxau gauge near Karlsruhe, the peak value, which was 8.29 meters on Sunday, is not expected to be exceeded again. At the Neckar, the trend is downward.
22:53 Rosenheim district: Residents should stay at home
The Rosenheim district in Upper Bavaria has asked residents in view of the floods to stay at home. "There is an acute danger to life and limb," says a message from the authorities. People should avoid staying outside, stay away from open waters, and not hinder rescue services in their work. On Tuesday, instructions will be suspended in several communities: in Brannenburg, Raubling, Rohrdorf, Oberaudorf, Kiefersfelden, Nussdorf, Neubeuern, Bad Feilnbach, and Flintsbach. The State Education Authority Rosenheim will inform the affected schools. The kindergartens in the towns will also remain closed.
9:47 PM Rosenheim region: Sections of Burg Falkenstein have fallen apart
In Flintsbach, a district of Rosenheim, pieces of Burg Falkenstein have succumbed to the torrential downpours. The news was shared by the Rosenheim Regional Government. Residents living beneath the castle must leave their homes immediately.
9:08 PM Germany's premier camping spot is being evacuated
The most significant campsite in Germany, situated in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, will need to be emptied within the forthcoming 24 hours, as per the operators of the Grav-Island. Riverbanks and lakes nearby are to blame for this, as the Grav-Island's operators indicate. This campsite, also known as the Grav-Island, is home to about 5000 permanent residents.
8:53 PM Land softening: Regensburg's Werftstraße is in a state of emergency
Regensburg's Werftstraße is being evacuated, as the city's officials report. The street is next to the Danube, and the ground has been compromised by the high water level. The flood protection mechanisms in place might fail, resulting in the street being submerged. Over 200 individuals are to be relocated from 9:00 PM onwards.
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The international community is closely monitoring the ongoing Danube floods, with live tickers updating the situation in various European countries affected by the flooding. The 17-year-old cyclist who was carried away by the flooding waters in Bad Abbach, Lower Bavaria, is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by the Danube floods. Despite numerous warnings and advisories, individuals continue to engage in risky activities in the flood zones, such as the surfers who have been documented surfing in the swelling waters of the Isar in Munich.
