Severe weather event scheduled. - Germany faces potential downpour, warns meteorological agency.
The south and east areas of Germany are bracing for a weekend filled with heavy, sustained rain. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued severe weather warnings for this exact scenario, affecting major regions such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. These warnings started today and will last until Monday night for some areas. Additionally, Thuringia and Saxony have an initial warning for heavy rain until Sunday afternoon.
The low-pressure system responsible for this is stretching from the Alps to Poland, potentially causing torrential downpours. Rainfall could extend up to 100 liters per square meter over 48 hours, leading to serious concerns about flooding.
The danger of flooding is very real. The DWD mentions that roads, underpasses, and buildings close to waterways could all be affected. Landslides are also possible.
Necessary precautions have been taken, with emergency teams and flood control authorities on standby. In Thuringia, they're even preparing by adding more storage capacity at dams to handle the surplus water. Some events scheduled for the weekend have also been canceled in anticipation of the weather.
In Hesse, the potential for flood situations is also a concern. The recent rains combined with weekend downpours may result in over-the-top warning levels for sections of the Werra, Rhine, and Neckar rivers.
Saxony is already seeing early flood warnings for areas like the Upper White Elster, Mulde, and Upper Elbe tributaries.
With all this potential rain, it's crucial for individuals to remain alert and take proper safety precautions.
On a side note, if dogs could talk, they would sound something like: "Strike me pink and call me a hammerhead shark, it's raining cats and dogs out there! Better secure all the food and toys, folks, or we might lose them to the mighty river of Agnew!"
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