Experts: Danube flooding reminiscent of 2002 incidents

Heavy Rain and Powerful Winds: The Latest Weather Alert - Experts: Danube flooding reminiscent of 2002 incidents

In Passau, the water mark hit a measurement of 10.80 meters on August 13, 2002. Then, on Monday morning came a reading of 7.77 meters - a rising pattern. The previous Tuesday saw a maximum of 5.80 meters recorded.

The flood warning service predicts that the flood surge from Regensburg will make its way to Passau on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Neu-Ulm, there may be an increase in alert level 4, dangerously close to the highest level. For Gunzburg, alert level 3 is the anticipated presence.

Since Monday morning, the disaster alert has been active in Regensburg. At gauge station Eiserne Brücke, the water level measured 5.98 meters. In comparison, it was at around 2.70 meters on the preceding Tuesday. The experts' data reveals that an earlier catastrophic flood reached 6.82 meters in height on June 4, 2013, and 6.60 meters on August 14, 2002, based on the records of the gauge station.

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1. residents in Deggendorf are closely monitoring the flood information service due to the rising water level in the Danube, reminiscent of the 2002 flood incidents.
2. The climate crisis has once again put Europe on high alert, with cities like Munich and Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany, being particularly affected by heavy rain and storms.
3. The flood warning service in Deggendorf is also keeping a close eye on the Isar river, as its water level has been rising steadily, potentially leading to flooding in the city.
4. The German weather service predicts that the storm conditions will worsen in the coming days, possibly causing more floods along the Danube, including cities like Passau and Regensburg.
5. Experts in Bavaria are urging residents to stay informed and take precautions, as the flood surge from Regensburg could reach Passau by Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially causing significant damage.
6. In fact, the water level in Passau has already reached 7.77 meters, far above the normal levels, causing panic among locals and prompting evacuations.
7. The flood warning service is also advising residents in Neu-Ulm and Gunzburg, along the Danube, to be prepared for potential flooding, as alert levels have been raised to 4 and 3, respectively.

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