Alert issued for Danube River: water levels decrease in Switzerland.

Severe weather condition approaching. - Alert issued for Danube River: water levels decrease in Switzerland.

In Switzerland, the floods started to ease on Sunday due to decreasing rainfall. But danger levels still existed along the Upper Rhine, from Waldshut-Tiengen in Germany till Basel, and on Lake Constance. These areas were still at a warning level 3 out of 5, or "significant danger." People were advised to stay away from the rivers' banks.

On Saturday, some smaller rivers overflowed, making a few roads impassable because of landslides caused by rainwater. The fire department had to pump out several cellars in the Zurich region as well as in the cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen. On Saturday, the Zurich Lake and Lake of Four Cantons reached their highest levels. Despite the overflowing, no major floods occurred. Fortunately, the water levels decreased again. Unfortunately, the meteorologists predicted more rain showers until Monday afternoon in the central and eastern Alps' foothills and surrounding lowlands.

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1. Despite the weather improvement in Switzerland, a flood warning remained in effect for Vorarlberg, including Bregenz, due to the high water levels in the Upper Rhine and Lake Constance.
2. Authorities in Austria, specifically Vienna and Linz, also issued flood warnings as heavy rain was predicted to hit the High Rhine, which borders both countries.
3. On Sunday, residents in Zurich were relieved to see the calm waters of Lake Constance, but the flood situation persisted in parts of the Vorarlberg region and the Danube River, where flooding was still a concern.
4. The meteorological forecast predicted intense storms in the regions of Waldshut-Tiengen and Basel, causing another threat of flooding due to the already saturated ground.
5. In previous days, disasters and misfortunes had affected various regions in Europe, causing unprecedented flood situations and displacing thousands of people, including those in Switzerland and Vorarlberg.
6. The picturesque city of Zurich, renowned for its picturesque lakeside, marvelous bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and famous Old Town, had also encountered flood warnings and had to reinforce structures to avoid further damage.
7. The Highway A14 in Germany, which connects Bregenz and Lindau, had to remain closed due to the flooding, causing transportation disruptions for travelers and tourists along the Lake Constance area.
8. The Deutsche Bahn, one of Europe's primary transport providers, had to suspend certain train services in the affected areas, resulting in delays and cancellations of commuter and intercity trains.
9. The Swiss Federal Railways SBB faced similar disruptions, as many stations in the affected regions were closed or had serviced reduced; passengers had to be redirected by alternative routes.
10. To stay informed and ensure safety, it is recommended to monitor ongoing weather reports, listen to local authorities' updates, and adhere to any flood warning advisories issued, especially for travelers planning trips through the affected areas.

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