Bavarian flood conditions improve.

In spite of the downpour, - Bavarian flood conditions improve.

Since the recent floods, the water levels in Bavaria have become less intense. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) forecasts thunderstorms and rain in certain parts of the state, but the overall situation is expected to remain stable through the weekend. Most Danube flood stations have reported decreased water levels overnight on Saturday, and this trend is likely to continue, per the flood warning service's predictions.

The town of Kelheim is still facing high water issues, but its dams are still functioning, as confirmed by a police spokesperson on Saturday. Straubing and Passau also experienced the same, with the latter being expected to see their Danube water level drop under level 3 warning by the evening. The city has declared that the state of emergency will end from Saturday afternoon. Passau's flood situation remains at level 3 warning for now.

The situation in Upper Palatinate has also eased, as the Regensburg water level has dropped below level 2 warning overnight. Residents of the hazardous Werftstraße street were granted access to their homes on Friday. The safety measures implemented for this flood-vulnerable street have been finalized, according to a city press representative on Saturday morning. The extent of the Werftstraße damage remains to be assessed. No additional steps are currently planned. The Danube flood protection structures will remain in place for the time being, despite the continued decline in water levels. And the state of emergency is also not anticipated to be lifted for the time being.

Until Monday, the DWD anticipates thunderstorms and rain - primarily in the south. Saturday could bring thunderstorms with up to 40 liters of rain per square meter, gusty storm winds reaching 100 kilometers per hour, and the possibility of hail. Though these rainfall levels raise concern, the flood warning service sees no need for a new warning: "The rain volume is not significant in this area," they stated. Initially, only warning levels 1 and 2 are expected for heightened water levels.

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1. Despite the ongoing Climate challenges, the flood situation in parts of Bavaria, specifically in Straubing and Regensburg, has shown improvement.
2. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has reported expected Rainfall and Storms in certain regions over the weekend, but the overall Flood situation in Germany appears to be stabilizing.
3. The city of Regensburg has seen a decrease in water levels, allowing residents on the hazardous Werftstraße street to access their homes.
4. Passau, another affected city in Bavaria, is predicted to experience a drop in Danube water levels under level 3 warning by the evening, easing its Flood situation slightly.
5. Despite the decrease in water levels, Passau's flood protection structures will remain in place due to the potential for further Rain and Storms, according to the local authorities.
6. Meanwhile, the town of Kelheim, also in Bavaria, continues to grapple with high water issues, but the dams are functioning effectively, as per the latest update from local authorities.
7. In the forecast, DWD anticipates thunderstorms and Rain in the southern regions of Germany on Saturday, with potential for heavy rainfall up to 40 liters per square meter, but the flood warning service does not foresee a need for a new warning.
8. The Danube river, which flows through several cities in Bavaria, including Straubing and Passau, has contributed to the Flood situation in the region, and continued monitoring and precautions will be necessary, as reported by the weather service.

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