Severe weather condition with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possibly hail or snow is on the horizon. - Flooding continues to center around the Danube River.
In Ingolstadt, the high water is predicted to occur in the evening, whereas in Regensburg, it's already anticipated in the early hours of the morning. In Straubing and Deggendorf, peak water levels are forecasted to take place midday, and in Vilshofen, they're expected on a Wednesday. The German Weather Service (DWD) announces no more heavy rainfall, or just a little, is set to occur on Tuesday, but there may be isolated thunderstorms over the Alps in the afternoon and evening, bringing significant torrential rainfall of up to 15 liters per square meter.
At the Danube tributaries, the water level lowered in the mornings. However, the intense rainfall on Monday brought temporary spikes in water levels on the Isar and Inn. The Isar recorded a level three in Landshut and Plattling, whereas in Munich and Freising, it was level two. The Inn increased to level three in Passau too, and the high water mark is due sometime around noon.
Favorite lakes in Upper Bavaria continue to be impacted by the flood. The Ammersee stands at a slightly below level three, while the Starnberger See has only just surpassed level one.
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- Despite the predictions of decreased rainfall from the German Weather Service (DWD), the water level in Straubing is still expected to reach its apex midday.
- The water level in Kelheim, located near the Danube River, is expected to follow a similar trend, reaching its highest point during the same afternoon.
- Meanwhile, in Munich, the city situated in the heart of Bavaria, the weather conditions may require reporting level updates due to potential storms approaching from the Alps.
- The ongoing flooding in Straubing and Deggendorf has forced authorities to issue flood warnings, urging residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
- In Ingolstadt, where flooding is predicted in the evening, the local government has deployed emergency services to monitor the situation and provide assistance if needed.
- The impact of the flooding extends beyond the affected cities, with reports of temporary surges in water levels on the Isar and Inn tributaries, contributing to the overall challenge of managing the river's flow.
- Though the situation in Passau and Regensburg is already critical, with the water level having peaked in the early hours of the morning and the Inn reaching level three, there are still concerns about the potential for additional floods as storms develop over the Alps.
- Lastly, in Vilshofen, the city scheduled for peak water levels on a Wednesday, emergency services are on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any threats or changes in the water level.
- Farmers in the region, including those in the Agrar-Zeitung network, are closely monitoring the situation, as ongoing flooding and potential storms could have significant impacts on their crops and livestock.