In Romania, Six Lives Lost Due to Water-Related Incidents in the Carpathian Region
14:29 Heavy Downpour and Flooding in Romania: At Least Six Losses of Life
Heavy rain and intense flooding have resulted in at least six fatalities in Romania's Carpathian region. The most affected regions include Galati, Vaslui, and Iasi in the east. Approximately 300 people had to be evacuated, and around 6,000 farmhouses have been submerged. The majority of the victims are elderly individuals, with two women aged 96 and 86 being among them. The highest flood warning level remains in effect until midday. Several isolated villages have been severely impacted, causing residents to seek refuge on rooftops to avoid getting swept away. Firefighters have mobilized in large numbers to address the situation.
11:59 Flooding in Saxony: Elbe River at Critical Heights
The Elbe River's water levels continue to climb in Saxony. As of Monday morning, the level in Dresden stands at 5.62 meters, according to the state's flood control center. A second flood warning was issued on Sunday evening, and the third, with a threshold of six meters, is anticipated to be reached early Tuesday morning. The Elbe River in Dresden may continue to rise until Wednesday evening and potentially reach its peak. In Schöna, on the Czech border, the third flood warning level is in effect, with an Elbe water level of 6.13 meters. Meanwhile, the Neiße River in Görlitz is projected to see decreasing water levels. The highest point of a flood is referred to as the crest.
11:33 Austria: Two More Casualties in Flooding
According to Austrian authorities, two more lives have been lost as a result of flooding. A 70-year-old man and an 80-year-old man died in their respective homes in communities in Lower Austria. The floodwaters within their buildings proved fatal for both men. Earlier in the day, a firefighter died while attempting to drain a basement. Due to prolonged rainfall in eastern Austria, extraordinary precautions have been implemented. More than 1,800 buildings have been evacuated, and numerous roads are impassable due to flooding.
11:01 Flood Alert Issued for Wroclaw
Following intense storms and flooding in southwestern Poland, the city of Wroclaw (Breslau) in Lower Silesia is on alert for approaching floodwaters. Mayor Jacek Sutryk has issued a flood alert for the city on the Oder River. Measures include constant monitoring of dikes, controlling and safeguarding canals, and the closure of dike crossings, as stated by Sutryk in a Facebook video. The flood wave is expected to reach Wroclaw on Wednesday. Previous predictions suggested that the city would not face serious flooding, but those estimates have since been revised. Although the flood is not anticipated to reach the height of the 1997 Oder flood, which inundated a third of the city, Sutryk stresses that the current infrastructure is significantly better, with new dikes, retention basins, and polders. He hopes that the floodwaters will not breach the city's defenses.
10:35 Governor on Flood Situation: "It Remains Critical"Despite a temporary break in the rain during the night, the flood situation in eastern Austria remains highly volatile. "It's not over, it's still critical, it's still dramatic," says Lower Austria's Governor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner. On Monday, up to 80 liters of rain per square meter are expected in certain regions. A significant concern now is the dams. "There is a high risk of dam failure," officials report. Public life is largely at a standstill. More than 200 roads in Lower Austria are closed, over 1,800 buildings have been evacuated, many students and kindergarten children are staying home, Mikl-Leitner confirms. Approximately 3,500 households are currently without power. The extent of the damage is currently impossible to estimate. "The flood victims will definitely be helped," says the governor. In Lower Austria, as much as 370 liters of rain per square meter have fallen in some regions in recent days - several times the typical monthly amount.
10:10 Elbe River Levels Rising in SaxonyThe water levels on the Elbe River in Saxony continue to rise. According to data from the state's flood control center, the level in Dresden is at 5.54 meters in the morning. It is anticipated to surpass the six-meter mark later in the day, which would trigger the second-highest alarm stage, three. At this level, flooding of built-up areas becomes a possibility. The level in Schönau on the Elbe near the Czech border has already reached this stage, at 6.09 meters. The Neiße River near Görlitz on the border with Poland is also at alarm stage three, at 5.56 meters, just short of the highest stage, four. A section of the B99 federal road in Görlitz has been closed for safety reasons, according to a police spokesperson. The warning level for stage three is 4.80 meters here.
09:49 Czech Republic Flood Casualty: Individual Drowns in Overflowing KrasovkaThe Czech Republic has recorded its initial fatality in the floods. Authorities have also reported at least seven individuals missing. A man perished in the minuscule river Krasovka within the Bruntál district in Moravia-Silesia's eastern region as stated by Police President Martin Vondrasek on radio. Among the disappearing are three individuals who were swept away in a vehicle near Jeseník in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains. Regrettably, the vehicle has yet to be discovered. The remaining individuals were swept away into various waterways such as the Otava River. A man from an elderly care facility situated on the Poland-Czech border is also unaccounted for. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala classifies it as a "century flood" - a flood that statistically transpires once a century in the same locale. Earlier, other EU nations experienced casualties from flooding (see entry 06:40): A firefighter in Austria succumbed, a man in Poland, and six individuals in Romania.
09:17 Görlitz: Woman Encountering Neiße River Encountering MishapA woman accessing the Neiße river's water level in Görlitz lost her footing near the Parkhotel Merkur's edge and fell into the river. Based on preliminary police reports, she was subsequently carried approximately 700 meters before successfully extricating herself near the Vierradmühle weir. She is now undergoing treatment at a clinic for hypothermia.
09:00 THW Braces for Elbe and Oder's Major Operations in Eastern GermanyThe Technical Relief Agency (THW) is readying itself for potential flooding in eastern Germany. "We're planning to dispatch larger forces to the Elbe and Oder, as required," declares THW department head Fritz-Helge Voss in the ZDF "Morning Magazine." Voss emphasizes that residents in impacted areas should stock up on essential provisions. Voss highlights that Germany has been fortunate so far yet, the rivers Elbe, Neiße, and Oder are expected to flood this week. During the weekend, THW had approximately 140 personnel deployed in Bavaria and Saxony, including at the collapsed Carolabridge in Dresden. Voss cautions that this is the fourth major flood scenario in Germany, and preparation and equipment investment are crucial. "Ultimately, these are climate adaptation expenses," Voss concludes.
08:43 Poland: Cabinet Discusses State of DisasterPoland's severe flooding in southwestern areas has prompted Prime Minister Donald Tusk to convene an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday morning. He has drafted a decree proclaiming a state of disaster, which the cabinet must ratify. Persistent rainfall in southwestern Poland, near the Czech border, has caused the Glatzer Neiße, a tributary of the Oder, to flood. During the night, the town of Nysa in the Opole region was notably affected, with water from the river seeping into the emergency room of the local hospital, as reported by the news agency PAP. In total, 33 patients, including children and pregnant women, were evacuated by boat.
08:15 Bavaria: Further Rain and Rising Water Levels ExpectedThe flood emergency in Bavaria persists in specific areas, with more rain on the horizon. The situation has not significantly improved since yesterday, according to police headquarters. No all-clear signal has been given: The High Water Information Service (HND) anticipates another water level rise with the rainy start to the week. The HND anticipates that water levels on the Danube at Passau, the Vils at Vilshofen, and the Isar at Munich will rise again. The situation is expected to gradually improve from Wednesday. Until Tuesday, the German Weather Service (DWD) anticipates nonstop rain from the Alps to the foreland. Widespread rainfall totals between 40 and 70 liters per square meter are possible, with up to 90 liters in localized areas.
07:32 Czech Republic: No Relief in Sight - River Levels Continue to RiseWhere relief is absent in flooded and inundated regions of the Czech Republic, there's no sign of respite. The flood wave on the Morava river has reached Litovel, approximately 200 kilometers east of Prague, where extensive streets were submerged, according to the CTK news agency. Authorities in the 9,000-resident town implore inhabitants not to obstruct emergency services. "We anticipate a further rise in the water level of the river within the next few hours," the mayor alerts via social media.
07:03 Dam Collapse: Devastating Floods in PolandFollowing a dam collapse in Poland, local residents fear destructive floods will impact the region around the Glatzer Neiße. Videos depict the fury of the surging floodwaters.
06:40 Floods in Europe: Casualties in Poland and RomaniaPoland and the Czech Republic are grappling with a "century's flood" consequences, and the situation in Lower Austria has escalated to critical proportions following excess rainfall. Multiple individuals have perished in various EU countries due to flooding: a firefighter in Austria, a man in Poland, and six individuals in Romania.
06:12 Evacuations Owing to Flooding in the Czech RepublicHeavy rainfall over the weekend resulted in severe flooding in cities such as Jeseník in the Jeseníky Mountains and Krnov on the Poland-Czech border. In Jeseník, emergency services were obliged to rescue numerous individuals by boat and helicopter. Following the retreat of the waters, there was concern for landslides in various locations.
5:49 Cruise Voyagers Stuck on Ship in ViennaCorresponding to the high water levels on the Danube following persistent rainfall, numerous vacationers aboard a Swiss river voyage ship find themselves trapped in Vienna. The estimated 100 travelers and around 40 team members on the "Thurgau Prestige" are prohibited from leaving, according to German-Swiss broadcasting company SRF, quoting Thurgau Travel. The waterway to the dock is submerged due to the flooding, thereby preventing their departure. Simultaneously, reports indicate that other cruise ships are likewise stranded in Vienna. Thurgau Travel has mentioned that local authorities will determine the appropriate moment for passengers to disembark. As per passenger accounts, they might need to remain on the vessel until at least Tuesday. Originally scheduled to set sail from Linz to Budapest and return, the "Thurgau Prestige" is now stationary in Vienna.
Typhoon "Anett," referred to globally as "Boris," has resulted in incessant rainfall and flooding in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania, accounting for at least eight fatalities as of now.
11:59 Flooding in Dresden: The Elbe River's water levels continue to climb in Saxony. As of Monday morning, the level in Dresden stands at 5.62 meters, according to the state's flood control center, indicating a potential threat to the city.
11:33 Aid for Dresden Elderly: In the face of rising floodwaters, the majority of the victims in Dresden are elderly individuals, with two women aged 96 and 86 among them. Efforts to aid and protect the elderly population are of utmost importance during this time.
