At 9:17, a woman in Görlitz examines her position, resulting in a stumble.
09:00 THW Anticipates Major Flooding Operations on Elbe and Oder
The Technical Relief Agency (THW) is gearing up for potential floods in eastern Germany. "We're planning to mobilize larger teams to the Elbe and Oder if necessary," says THW head Fritz-Helge Voss in the ZDF "Morning Magazine". Voss advises individuals in affected areas to gather essential supplies. Voss mentions that Germany is yet to experience the necessary extreme weather conditions and has been lucky thus far. However, the Elbe, Neiße, and Oder rivers are predicted to flood in the coming week. Over the weekend, the THW had around 140 personnel deployed in Bavaria and Saxony, including at the collapsed Carolabridge in Dresden. Voss highlights that this is the fourth significant flood scenario in Germany this year, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and investment in equipment. "Eventually, these are climate adaptation costs," says Voss.
08:43 Polish Cabinet Discusses State of Emergency
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has convened a cabinet emergency meeting due to the severe flooding damage in southwestern Poland. He has drafted a decree proclaiming a state of emergency, which needs the cabinet's approval. Persistent rains in southwestern Poland, near the Czech border, have induced flooding. The town of Nysa in the Opole region was significantly impacted overnight. Water from the Glatzer Neiße, a tributary of the Oder, spilled into the local emergency hospital's ER, according to PAP news agency. A total of 33 patients, including children and expectant mothers, were evacuated via boats.
08:15 Bavaria: Further Rain and Rising Water Levels Expected
The flood situation in Bavaria remains tense in some areas, with more rain predicted. Police headquarters report no significant changes in affected zones overnight. There's no all-clear yet: the High Water Information Service (HND) forecasts that water levels will increase again with the wet start to the week. HND anticipates that water levels on the Danube at Passau, the Vils at Vilshofen, and the Isar at Munich will rise again. The scenario is projected to gradually improve from Wednesday. Until Tuesday, the German Weather Service (DWD) predicts continuous rain from the Alps to the foreland. Widespread rainfall of 40 to 70 liters per square meter is expected, with up to 90 liters in stable areas.
07:32 Czech Republic: No Relief in Sight – Flood Levels Continue to ClimbContinuous flooding in the Czech Republic's affected areas still shows no signs of letting up. The flood wave on the March (Morava) River has reached Litovel, roughly 200 kilometers east of Prague. Whole streets are submerged there, as reported by CTK news agency. The town's authorities urge the populace not to hinder emergency services. "We anticipate the river's water level to increase further in the following hours," the mayor warns on social media.
07:03 Dam Burst: Destructive Floods in Poland Captured on VideoFollowing a dam burst in Poland, locals dread the flooding approaching the Glatzer Neiße region. Videos demonstrate the incredible force of the raging waters.
06:40 Floods in Europe: Deaths in Poland and RomaniaPoland and the Czech Republic are grappling with the aftermath of a once-in-a-century flood, with critical conditions in Lower Austria after torrential rainfall. Several EU countries have reported fatalities due to flooding: a firefighter in Austria, a man in Poland, and six people in Romania.
06:12 Flood Evacuations in Czech RepublicThe heaviest storms in years saw floodwaters submerge entire cities like Jeseník in the Jeseníky Mountains and Krnov on the Polish border. In Jeseník, emergency services had to rescue hundreds of people by boat and helicopter. After the flooding subsided, there was a risk of landslides in numerous places.
The storm "Anett", known internationally as "Boris", has brought torrential rainfall and flooding to Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. At least eight people have lost their lives so far.
The German Federal Government's disaster response agency, the Commission, is closely monitoring the flood situations in various countries, including Germany. In light of the ongoing flood threat, the Commission is in close consultation with its counterparts in affected European nations to offer mutual aid and resources if needed.
