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Danube river passenger vessel undergoes evacuation.

A ship carrying over 140 passengers, many of them elderly, was evacuated in Deggendorf, Lower Bavaria, due to flooding on the Danube. The district administration's spokesperson reported on Monday that all passengers have been removed from the vessel since noon. The high water levels on the...

The Danube floods in front of the ducal palace in Straubing.
The Danube floods in front of the ducal palace in Straubing.

Severe weather conditions predicted for the area. - Danube river passenger vessel undergoes evacuation.

A disaster alert has been announced in the district, as shared on Instagram by Landrat Bernd Sibler (CSU). The aim is to enhance the cooperation of emergency actions.

On Monday, sandbags were used to reinforce the dykes in Niederalteich and Winzer.

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  1. The Lieutenant Governor of Lower Bavaria, Markus Söder, has urged municipalities along the Danube to prepare for potential emergencies due to the predicted weather conditions.
  2. In the face of impending floods, the municipalities are working closely together, ensuring their emergency response plans are up-to-date and coordinated.
  3. The city of Deggendorf, located in Bavaria, has deemed it necessary to close schools and public facilities in anticipation of the storm.
  4. On Tuesday, a passenger ship was caught in the storm on the Danube, causing delays and potential danger for passengers.
  5. The German Weather Service has warned that the Danube river levels may exceed critical limits, posing a significant risk to rural communities and transportation.
  6. As a precaution, a sandbagger ship has been dispatched from Passau to assist with flood defense efforts, with a particular focus on protecting the city of Deggendorf.

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