Weather disturbance - Heavy showers and lightning storms forecasted at the start of the week.
In the coming hours, massive rainstorms might move southward, reaching the High Rhine and the northern Alpine foothills, according to forecasts. Throughout the evening, fierce thunderstorms with heavy rainfall could lash the Alps region. For eastern Germany, the DWD anticipates thunderstorms that could dump 15-25 liters of rain per square meter in a short span of time from the afternoon onwards. Locally, there's also a likelihood of more intense thunderstorms, which may cause up to 30 liters of rain per square meter.
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The forecasted storms could potentially extend to the High Rhine, which flows along the German-French border. The Weather Service in Germany (DWD) warns of severe thunderstorms approaching central Germany, including areas near the Main and Danube rivers. The potential for heavy rainfall in these regions might lead to flood warnings, as seen in previous instances in Berlin. Despite the forecast, the German national soccer team's match in the Alps region remains undeterred, showcasing the resilience of such events.
