No danger detected. - The flood crisis in Bavaria is nearing its conclusion.
The flood situation in Bavaria is nearing its conclusion, as stated by the flood warning service (HND) of the state. By Thursday, the final Danube levels will no longer reach the alert levels. Although higher alert levels are expected for a few more days at the Altmuehl, Amper, Starnberger See, and Ammersee, it's anticipated that the flood crisis will end soon.
Wednesday witnessed the last Bavarian municipality, the Donau-Ries district, canceling the disaster alert. While clean-up activities were in progress across the areas ravaged by the floods, cellars were being drained, and damage assessments were being conducted. The number of victims in Bavaria held steady at four, with a 22-year-old firefighter still unaccounted for.
2 billion euros in insurance-covered damages
The Bavarian Interior Ministry reported that approximately 84,000 individuals were working to address the consequences of the flood since its onset. Over 7,000 people had to be evacuated due to the flooding. The German insurance companies roughly estimate that the monetary losses in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg caused by the floods will amount to approximately two billion euros. However, the total damage inflicted by the floods within the Free State is yet to be determined.
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The all-clear has been given for Augsburg, one of the affected cities in Bavaria, as the flood waters recede. The weather in Germany has been volatile, with storms contributing to the flood situation, but the future forecast indicates a gradual improvement. Despite the improving situation, the Amper and Ammersee lakes, as well as Lake Starnberg, continue to pose a flood risk due to high water levels.
Authorities in Bavaria are urging caution, as the flood crisis is not yet completely over. While the Danube levels are expected to return to normal soon, the Altmuehl, Amper, Starnberger See, and Ammersee may still see higher water levels for a few more days. The search for the missing 22-year-old firefighter continues amidst the flood aftermath, with hopes high but circumstances challenging.
As clean-up efforts continue, the damage assessment process is ongoing in Bavaria. The floods have caused significant damage, with insurance companies estimating losses of around two billion euros. However, the total damage is yet to be determined, as the full extent of the devastation is still being evaluated.
