Decreased water levels in specific areas, while tensions continue to linger.

Torrential Downpour Causes Flooding - Decreased water levels in specific areas, while tensions continue to linger.

Southern Germany's ongoing battle against flooding and the destruction it's causing remains intense. Throughout the night, authorities monitored dikes for any significant damage or breaches, but no major issues emerged. Nonetheless, the crisis now thrives in eastern Bavaria, even though water levels at certain parts of the lower Danube are gradually receding.

Passau and Regensburg still face the worst of it, their water levels peaking at the HND's highest alert level 4 in the early morning. While improvement is observed in many regions, there's real cause for concern regarding additional casualties on top of the already confirmed five flood victims.

As rain dwindles, concerns linger

The DWD states that while less rain will fall in Bavaria, areas on the eastern Alpine foothills may still face heavy showers and thunderstorms. The Landratsamt Donau-Ries cautions that even though river water levels are dropping, flooding could still increase on open ground. In Baden-Württemberg, the DWD predicts a mix of showers and thunderstorms, but overall mostly dry conditions.

Cleanup efforts are well underway

Cleanup operations in Baden-Württemberg and flood-afflicted western Bavaria are underway. Ebersbach an der Fils, an affected town, advised, "We're still far from normal." Residents are helping emergency services and volunteers clear roads, pump out basements, and remove debris. Containers are provided for flood-ravaged belongings.

Regensburg remains on edge, but improvement is visible

Regensburg's citizens were evacuated from homes on a Danube-aligned street as protective walls grazed with a risk of slipping off due to drenched foundations. The mayor, Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer (SPD), said, "The Donauinseln grounds are wet and spongy, similar to a jelly." Tense conditions didn't abate until early morning. The HND recorded a Danube water level of over six meters, with regular levels resting around three meters.

A state of emergency was declared in Passau

In Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge, authorities have also declared a state of emergency. Multiple streets and public spaces in the city are shut down. Despite no reported damage or dikes breaches, the Lower Bavaria Police Headquarters can't discount future risks.

Passau's water levels begin to fall

Passau's city administration reveals that the rivers have peaked - water levels have started to descend slightly. The Danube's level was approximately 9.70 meters, per the HND. Normal water levels should ideally be around six meters. The city administration predicts that the measured water levels will continue to decrease in the coming hours, with the Danube level dropping at a lower rate.

At least five victims from the South Germany flooding, and several more missing persons are feared to have been lost, including a 22-year-old fireman in Offingen, Baden-Württemberg. The rescue teams are anxious that he might have drowned. He was near the border with Bavaria driving a boat for the DLRG water rescue service.

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1. Despite the decrease in water levels in certain areas, Baden-Württemberg remains vigilant against potential floods.
2. Markus Söder, the Bavarian Minister-President, expressed concerns about the heavy rain forecasted for southern Germany.
3. Berlin sent emergency personnel to help with the flood cleanup work in Passau, a city in Bavaria that declared a state of emergency.
4. The floods in southern Germany have resulted in the death of at least five people, with several more missing persons feared trapped in the flood zones.
5. Residents in Regensburg, another city affected by the floods, are anxiously watching the water level of the Danube-Ries river, which was at its highest alert level 4.
6. In Eastern Bavaria, authorities are closely monitoring the Dyke systems to prevent any breaches caused by the storm's aftermath.
7. Despite the city's improvement in water levels, evacuation orders remain in force for some areas in Passau due to the unpredictable weather.
8. The mayor of Regensburg has thanked the German Red Cross and other rescue teams for their efforts in evacuating residents from flood-prone areas.
9. Offingen, a town in Baden-Württemberg, was one of the hardest-hit areas in the floods, with the local fire department reporting extensive damage due to the rising water levels.
10. The Hydrological Service of Germany (HND) has warned of possible dikes breaches in Western Bavaria, urging residents to stay alert and prepared.
11. Passau's city administration has provided temporary shelters for displaced residents, and officials are working on a plan to help rebuild damaged homes and infrastructure.
12. The Danube River, which has experienced significant flooding, serves as a reminder of the vulnerable region to climate change and its potential impacts, drawing international attention to Germany's efforts to adapt and mitigate climate change risks.

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