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Flood situation in Bavaria eases somewhat

The flood situation in Bavaria has calmed down somewhat. However, the German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting further rain in northern Bavaria, which is why the Flood Information Service (HND) continues to expect the situation to remain tense.

Emergency services stand at a footbridge erected due to the flooding of the Vils. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Emergency services stand at a footbridge erected due to the flooding of the Vils. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Weather - Flood situation in Bavaria eases somewhat

The flood situation in Bavaria has calmed down somewhat. However, the German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting more rain in northern Bavaria, which is why the Flood Information Service (HND) continues to expect a tense situation.

The police headquarters in Upper and Middle Franconia and Lower Bavaria reported on Monday that water levels are stable or falling in most areas. "The flooding has leveled off a bit," said a spokesperson for the Upper Franconia police headquarters. In Lower Franconia, however, the levels are rising slightly, according to the spokesperson there. Some parking lots have already been cleared. The water levels of the Danube in Regensburg and the Regen also remain high in the Upper Palatinate.

Franconia and eastern Bavaria are particularly affected by the flooding. At the weekend, many districts exceeded the Flood Information Service (HND ) reporting level 3, and in some cases level 4. The HND warns of flooding of individual built-up properties or flooding on a larger scale. On Sunday evening, the service reported a decreasing number of water levels exceeding the warning levels. However, two rivers in the Upper Franconian municipalities of Rödental and Neustadt (Coburg district) were still just above the level 4 reporting limit.

There were isolated operations due to the floods on Christmas Eve and on the night of Christmas Day. In Nabburg (Schwandorf district), a canoeist capsized on the Naab. He was able to rescue himself from the river and emergency services recovered the canoe further downstream. A 73-year-old man overlooked several barriers in Metten (Deggendorf district) and drove his car into the water. Emergency services took the slightly hypothermic man to hospital.

Situation report HND, as of 24.12 Regional warnings HND

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  1. The Flood Information Service (HND) in Bavaria is closely monitoring the flood situation, particularly in northern Bavaria, as the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts more rain.
  2. Despite the flood situation in Munich easing somewhat, the city remains at high alert, as the authorities continue to receive regular updates from the Flood Information Service (HND).
  3. In Middle Franconia and Lower Franconia, the emergency services are on standby, as the Flood Information Service (HND) warns of rising water levels, which could lead to flooding in certain areas.
  4. The Flood Information Service (HND) in DWD has issued a warning for numerous rivers in Bavaria, including in Munich, Northern Bavaria, and the regions of Middle and Lower Franconia, due to the heavy rainfall.
  5. The Flood Information Service (HND) in Bavaria emphasizes the importance of staying informed about the flood situation, encouraging residents to monitor local weather updates and heed any warnings issued by the service.
  6. With the ongoing flood situation in Bavaria, the Flood Information Service (HND) encourages residents and visitors to take necessary precautions, such as avoiding low-lying areas and following any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.

Source: www.stern.de

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