Weather - Some water levels have risen: easing in sight
In parts of Bavaria, water levels rose again slightly on Wednesday after rainfall during the night. The water levels on the Danube remain high, according to a spokeswoman for the Bavarian flood information service. In the coming days, reporting level 3 of 4 is expected in some places.
In the section of the Danube between Deggendorf and Passau, the flood situation is expected to worsen, according to the spokesperson. Near Kelheim, flood level 3 could be reached - this means that individual built-up properties or cellars could be flooded and inter-regional traffic routes may have to be closed.
In general, the flood situation in Bavaria is reportedly receding, but only slowly due to the rain. On Wednesday, for example, the Thann/Altmühl, Harburg/Wörnitz and Warnbach/Schwarzach gauges initially still showed flooding at reporting level 2. Individual gauges in the Main catchment area were also affected.
According to the flood service, the situation is expected to ease towards the weekend. The German Weather Service (DWD) lifted the thaw warning on Wednesday.
Due to the increased water level and the resulting stronger current, there was a shipping accident on the Danube near Regensburg on Tuesday. A passenger cabin ship touched the edge of a bridge pier and then collided with a decommissioned motor tanker. No one was injured in the accident. The amount of material damage was initially unknown.
The DWD is expecting more showers in Bavaria over the next few days. It will remain mild, said a spokesperson. There is no sign of winter, except in the mountains above 1000 meters.
HND situation report DWD forecast
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Source: www.stern.de
