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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- The German Weather Service (DWD) has extended its severe weather warnings for landslides and flooding from Bavaria to Saxony, due to continuous rain and a storm approaching from the Alps.
- Two major regions, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, are expected to experience heavy, sustained rain starting today until Monday night, causing potential landslides and flooding.
- To avoid flooding, emergency teams and flood control authorities in Munich and other affected areas in Bavaria are preparing for the potential impact of flooding in rivers like the Isar and Inn.
- The DWD warns that the flooding in Thuringia could affect roads, underpasses, and buildings close to waterways, threatening the safety of residents and visitors alike.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) has been closely monitoring weather patterns in East Germany and advises individuals to remain vigilant as the potential for flooding and landslides increases.
- To mitigate the risk of flooding, officials in Saxony are adding more storage capacity at dams, such as the Elster, Mulde, and Elbe rivers, to accommodate the excess water from the weekend's heavy rain.
- In the midst of these severe weather warnings, Bavaria and Saxony residents can rely on the German Weather Service (DWD) for real-time updates and safety advice, keeping them informed as the severe weather event unfolds.
- Flood Situations remain tense across Germany, particularly in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the east German state of Thuringia, where flooding and landslides remain a concern from continuous rain and high-intensity storms.
- As the weekend approaches, German authorities in regions like Saxony and Bavaria are appealing to residents to stay informed, follow flood warnings and weather alerts, and to prepare their properties and households for potential flooding and landslides.
