Breslau issues a flood warning at 11:01.
Stormy Weather and Floods in Southwestern Poland: The city of Breslau (Wrocław) in Lower Silesia is readying itself for an impending floodwave due to heavy downpours and rising water levels. Mayor Jacek Sutryk has issued a flood warning for the Oder River city, implementing measures such as 24-hour dike monitoring, canal control, and dike closure, as stated in a Facebook video by the mayor. The flood wave is scheduled to reach Breslau on Wednesday, as earlier predictions of minimal impact have been revised by the mayor. Although the expected flood height is lower than the 1997 Oder flood that submerged a third of the city, Sutryk highlights the improved city infrastructure with updated dikes, reservoirs, and polders. He hopes the floodwaters won't breach the city's boundaries.
10:35 Governor's Update on Austrian Flood Situation: The flood situation in eastern Austria remains worrying, with up to 80 liters of rain per square meter predicted for the region on Monday. Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner advises caution, stating "it's not over, it remains critical, it remains dramatic." The dams pose a significant concern, with breach risks reported by authorities. As a result, public life has been largely paused, with over 200 roads closed, 1,800 buildings evacuated, and numerous students and kindergarten children staying home. Around 3,500 households are without power, making it hard to assess the damage at this time. The governor assures aid for the flood victims.
10:10 Elbe River Water Levels on the Rise in Saxony The Elbe River's water levels have been climbing in Saxony, according to data from the state's flood control center. In Dresden, the level stood at 5.54 meters in the morning, with an anticipated surpassing of the 6-meter mark later in the day, triggering the second-highest alarm stage three. This could result in inhabited areas flooding. The stage three warning has been triggered at the gauge in Schöna near the Czech border, with a level of 6.09 meters. The same situation exists at the Lusatian Neisse near Görlitz on the Polish border, with a level of 5.56 meters, just a few centimeters shy of the highest alarm stage four. A stretch of federal road B99 has been closed in Görlitz for security reasons, according to a police spokesperson. The warning level for stage three is 4.80 meters here.
09:49 Centennial Flooding in Czech Republic: Man Drowns in Floodwaters
A man has perished in the floods in the Czech Republic, with at least seven individuals reported missing. A man drowned in the Krasovka river in the Bruntal district of Moravia-Silesia, according to Police President Martin Vondrasek on public radio. Three people were carried away in a car near Jesenik in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains, leaving no trace of the vehicle. Other individuals were swept away in various waterways, including the Otava River. A missing individual from a nursing home on the Poland border is also being searched for. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala described this as a "centennial flood" – a once-in-a-century occurrence. Previously, fatalities from flooding were reported in other EU countries: A firefighter in Austria, a man in Poland, and six individuals in Romania.
09:17 Woman Injured by River in Görlitz
A woman sustained injuries while measuring water levels in the Neiße river in Görlitz. According to the initial police report, the woman slipped and fell into the river near the Parkhotel Merkur. She was swept downstream about 700 meters before managing to pull herself out near the Vierraden weir. She is currently receiving care for hypothermia.
09:00 THW Readies for Large-Scale Operations in Elbe and Oder Rivers
The German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has mobilized for potential flooding in eastern Germany. THW department head Fritz-Helge Voss informed ZDF "Morgenmagazin" that larger teams will be deployed to the Elbe and Oder rivers if necessary. He advises residents of affected areas to stockpile small emergency supplies. Voss notes that Germany has managed so far but anticipates flooding by the Elbe, Neiße, and Oder rivers this week. Over the weekend, the THW had already mobilized around 140 personnel in Bavaria and Saxony, including at the collapsed Carolabridge in Dresden. Voss stresses the importance of preparation and investing in equipment as "climate adaptation costs."
Due to the significant damage caused by flooding in southwestern Poland, Prime Minister Tusk has arranged an urgent cabinet meeting for Monday morning. He's prepared a decree declaring a state of emergency, but approval is needed from the cabinet. Persistent rainfall in southwestern Poland, bordering the Czech Republic, has lead to flooding. The town of Nysa in the Opole region was particularly impacted overnight. Water from the Glatzer Neiße, a tributary of the Oder, seeped into 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 severe in certain areas, with more rain predicted. Overnight, the situation in affected regions didn't improve significantly, according to police headquarters. The situation is still critical: The High Water Information Service (HWIS) anticipates renewed water level increases with the rainy forecast for the week. Among others, the HWIS predicts the water levels of the Danube at Passau, the Vils at Vilshofen, and the Isar at Munich will rise again. By Wednesday, the situation is expected to gradually improve. Until Tuesday, the German Weather Service (DWD) expects continuous rain from the Alps to the foreland. Heavy rainfall of 40 to 70 liters per square meter is possible, up to 90 in stagnant areas.
07:32 Czech Republic: No Relief - Water Levels Still RisingThere's no respite 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. Whole streets were submerged, as reported by the CTK news agency. The authorities of the town with around 10,000 inhabitants urge the population not to hinder the emergency services. "In the next few hours, we expect a further increase in the water level of the river," the mayor warns on social media.
07:03 Dam Break: Catastrophic Floods in PolandFollowing a dam break in Poland, locals are worried about the destructive floods approaching the region around the Glatzer Neisse. Witness videos show the power of the raging waters.
06:40 Floods in Europe: Deaths in Poland and RomaniaPoland and the Czech Republic are dealing with the aftermath of a 100-year flood, while the situation in Lower Austria is critical following heavy rainfall. Several EU countries have reported deaths due to flooding: A firefighter died in Austria, a man in Poland, and six people in Romania.
06:12 Evacuations Due to Floods in the Czech RepublicThe worst storms in years saw floodwaters inundate entire cities like Jesenik in the Altvater Mountains and Krnov on the border with Poland. In Jesenik, emergency services had to rescue hundreds of people by boat and helicopter. After the waters receded, landslides posed a threat in numerous locations.
05:49 Passengers Trapped on Cruise Ship in ViennaDue to the high water on the Danube caused by heavy rain, numerous passengers on a Swiss river cruise ship are stranded in Vienna. The approximately 100 passengers and 40 crew members cannot disembark from the "Thurgau Prestige" currently moored at the shore, as reported by the Swiss broadcaster SRF, citing the travel company Thurgau Travel. Passengers cannot leave the ship because the gangway to the pier is flooded. According to media reports, other cruise ships are also stranded in Vienna. Thurgau Travel said local authorities will decide when passengers can disembark. According to passenger reports, they have been advised to remain on the ship until at least Tuesday. The "Thurgau Prestige" was supposed to sail from Linz to Budapest and back, and is currently held in Vienna.
Storm "Anett", internationally known as "Boris", has caused excessive rain and flooding in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. At least eight lives have been lost so far.
After the dam break in Poland, residents are concerned about the approaching destructive floods near the Glatzer Neisse. (follows from 07:03 Dam Break: Catastrophic Floods in Poland)
The flood situation in Bavaria remains severe with more rain and predicted rising water levels. (follows from 08:15 Bavaria: More Rain and Rising Water Levels Predicted)
