At 12:33, an unprecedented 420 liters of rain were recorded in a Czech location.
Gigantic Rainfall from Depression "Anett": Since Friday, an astonishing 450 liters of rain per square meter have poured down on Serec, located on the Czech Republic's border with Poland, thanks to depression "Anett". ntv.de's weather expert, Oliver Scheel, explains that this is the most significant rainfall witnessed in recent days. In Germany, Ruhpolding/Berchtesgadener Land has topped the charts with a total of 320 liters of rain in just four days. In Austria, areas surrounding St. Pölten and Lilienfeld have experienced 364 and 369 liters of rainfall respectively. Vienna recorded 279 liters, but the measurements ceased due to faulty equipment, leaving the exact amounts unknown at present. Katowice in Poland has seen the most rainfall of all, with 200 liters, according to reports.
12:25: Death Toll Rises in Romania's Floods: The death toll from the heavy rain and flooding in Romania's Carpathian region has reached six. Regions like Galati, Vaslui, and Iasi have been severely impacted. Approximately 300 individuals needed evacuation, while around 6,000 farmhouses suffered damages due to the floods. Older individuals, including two women aged 96 and 86, made up the majority of the casualties. The highest flood warning level remains active until midday, with remote villages and residents on rooftops being the most affected by the floodwaters.
11:59: Elbe River Floods Saxony: In Saxony, Germany, the Elbe River continues to rise, with Dresden's water level reaching 5.62 meters as of Monday morning, as per the state flood control center. A second flood warning level was triggered on Sunday night, and the threshold for the third alarm level (6 meters) is forecast to be surpassed early Tuesday. The Elbe River's maximum water level in Dresden may continue to increase until Wednesday evening, potentially peaking during this period. On the German-Czech border, Schönau's water level is already above the third alarm level (6.13 meters), but the flood control center anticipates a drop in Görlitz's water level.
11:33: Two More Deaths in Austria Due to Floods: Austrian authorities have reported the death of two more individuals due to flooding. A 70-year-old man and an 80-year-old man perished inside their respective homes in regions of Lower Austria. On Sunday, a firefighter was also killed while responding to a basement drainage request. Due to the prolonged rainfall, extraordinary circumstances persist in eastern Austria, leading to the evacuation of more than 1,800 buildings and numerous road closures.
11:01: Flood Emergency Declared in Breslau: Following severe storms and flooding in southwestern Poland, Breslau (Wrocław) in Lower Silesia has declared a flood emergency. Mayor Jacek Sutryk has detailed measures such as round-the-clock dike monitoring, canal control, and dike crossing closures to combat the impending flood wave, which is expected to reach Breslau on Wednesday. Previous predictions claiming that the city would not suffer severe flooding have been revised by the mayor, who emphasizes that the city's current infrastructure is significantly better than it was during the 1997 Oder flood.
10:35: Austrian Governor on Flood Situation: Despite an overnight brief rain break, the flood situation in eastern Austria remains critical, according to Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner. Up to 80 liters of rain per square meter are expected regionally on Monday. Dam stability is a major concern, as authorities warn of high breach risk. A significant portion of public life has come to a pause, with over 200 roads closed, 1,800 buildings evacuated, and many students and kindergarten children staying home. Around 3,500 households are currently without electricity. Damage estimates are not yet available, but the governor assures aid for flood victims. Regions have experienced up to 370 liters of rain per square meter - hundreds of times the average monthly amount.
10:10 Elbe River Levels Approaching Critical Stage ThreeThe water levels on the Elbe River in Saxony are escalating. As per data from the state flood control center, the level in Dresden was at 5.54 meters early in the morning, with predictions of hitting the six-meter mark later in the day, thereby triggering alarm stage three. This stage can lead to the flooding of inhabited areas. The alarm stage three has already been reached at the gauge in Schöna near the Czech border, with a level of 6.09 meters. The same stage is being observed at the Lusatian Neisse near Görlitz on the border with Poland, where the level was at 5.56 meters, just a few centimeters away from alarm stage four. A portion of the federal highway B99 has been closed in Görlitz for safety reasons, as confirmed by a police spokesman. The warning level for stage three here is 4.80 meters.
09:49 Century Flood in Czech Republic: Man Dies in Floodwaters
The first confirmed fatality due to the flooding in the Czech Republic has been reported. Authorities are also searching for at least seven missing individuals. A man drowned in the small river Krasovka in the district of Bruntal in the eastern part of Moravia-Silesia, as confirmed by police president Martin Vondrasek on public radio. This includes three people who were swept away in a car near Jesenik in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains, with no trace of the vehicle found. Other individuals were swept away into various waterways, including the Otava River. Additionally, a man from a nursing home on the border with Poland is missing. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala is describing this as a "century flood" - one that statistically occurs once every hundred years in the same location. Previously, other EU countries had also reported fatalities from flooding (see entry 06:40): a firefighter died in Austria, a man in Poland, and six people perished in Romania.
09:17 Woman Falls into Neiße River in Görlitz
A woman fell into the Neiße River while checking the water level in Görlitz. According to initial police reports, the woman slipped at the edge of the water near the Parkhotel Merkur and fell into the river. She was carried approximately 700 meters downstream before managing to pull herself out near the Vierradmuhle weir. She is currently being treated in a clinic for hypothermia.
09:00 THW Gears Up for Large-Scale Operations on Elbe and Oder
The German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) is preparing for potential flooding in eastern Germany. "We're preparing to deploy larger forces to the Elbe and Oder rivers if necessary," says THW department head Fritz-Helge Voss in the ZDF "Morning Magazine." Voss advises people in affected areas to prepare a small emergency supply. Voss notes that Germany is still waiting for the corresponding extreme weather conditions and has been fortunate so far. However, the Elbe, Neiße, and Oder rivers are expected to flood this week. Over the weekend, the THW had around 140 personnel deployed in Bavaria and Saxony, including at the collapsed Carolabridge in Dresden. Voss points out that this is the fourth major flood situation in Germany this year, emphasizing the need to be prepared and invest in equipment. "Ultimately, these are climate adaptation costs," says Voss.
08:43 Polish Cabinet Meeting Discusses State of Disaster
In light of the severe damage caused by flooding in southwestern Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for a cabinet meeting on Monday morning. He has prepared a decree declaring a state of disaster, which must be approved by the cabinet. Persistent rainfall in southwestern Poland, along the border with the Czech Republic, has led to flooding. The town of Nysa in the Opole region was particularly affected overnight, with floodwaters from the Glatzer Neiße, a tributary of the Oder, entering the emergency room of the local hospital, as reported by the PAP news agency. A total of 33 patients, including children and pregnant women, were evacuated by boat.
08:15 Bavaria: More Rain and Rising Water Levels PredictedThe flood situation in Bavaria remains tense in some areas, with more rain expected. The situation in affected regions has not changed significantly overnight, police headquarters report. There's no all-clear yet: The Hochwasser-Nachrichtendienst (HND) expects water levels to rise again with the rainy start to the week. Among others, the HND expects water levels of the Danube at Passau, the Vils at Vilshofen, and the Isar at Munich to rise again. The situation is expected to gradually ease from Wednesday. Until Tuesday, the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts continuous rain from the Alps to the foreland. Widespread rainfall amounts of 40 to 70 liters per square meter are possible, up to 90 in stagnant areas.
07:32 Czech Republic: No Relief – Water Levels Continue to ClimbThere's no relief in sight for the flood and inundation areas in the Czech Republic. The flood wave on the March (Morava) reached Litovel, about 200 kilometers east of Prague, where entire streets were underwater, as reported by the CTK news agency. The authorities of the town with nearly 10,000 inhabitants appeal to the population not to obstruct the emergency services. "We expect a further increase in the water level of the river in the next few hours," the mayor warns on social media.
07:03 Dam Break: Catastrophic Floods in PolandFollowing a dam collapse in Poland, the surrounding regions such as Glatzer Neisse face imminent threat from the relentless floodwaters. Footage captured the raw power of the surging floodwaters.
06:40 Flooding Calamity in Europe: Casualties in Poland and RomaniaPoland and the Czech Republic are dealing with the fallout of a flood of biblical proportions, while Lower Austria faces a critical situation since excessive rainfall. Various EU countries have reported fatalities due to flooding: a firefighter in Austria, a resident in Poland, and six individuals in Romania.
06:12 Emergency Evacuations Due to Flooding in the Czech RepublicTorrential rain over the weekend prompted rivers in cities like Jesenik in the Altvater Mountains and Krnov at the Polish border to overflow. In Jesenik, emergency services had to rescue hundreds of individuals by boat and helicopter. Once the water subsided, landslides posed a menacing threat in numerous areas.
05:49 Cruise Passengers Stranded in ViennaDue to the swollen Danube water levels caused by heavy rain, passengers on a Swiss river cruise ship are currently unable to disembark in Vienna. Approximately 100 passengers and 40 crew members are confined to the "Thurgau Prestige," which is tethered to the shore. As shared by the Swiss broadcaster SRF and Thurgau Travel, the ship's guests cannot disembark due to a flooded gangway connecting to the pier. News sources suggest that other cruise ships are also grounded in Vienna. Local authorities will determine when the passengers will be able to depart the vessel. Passengers indicate that they might need to stay aboard until at least Tuesday. Initially, the "Thurgau Prestige" was scheduled to sail from Linz to Budapest and return, but it is now stuck in Vienna.
Storm "Anett," often referred to as "Boris," has led to heavy rain and flooding incidents in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. At least eight lives have been claimed so far.
In response to the devastating rainfall caused by depression "Anett," also known as "Boris," Bavaria, a region in Germany, has been warned about potential rising water levels and more rain. According to the Hochwasser-Nachrichtendienst (HND), water levels of the Danube at Passau, the Vils at Vilshofen, and the Isar at Munich may rise again. The situation is expected to gradually ease from Wednesday.
