The flooding situation in southern and eastern Bavaria remains critical.

Urgency Situations - The flooding situation in southern and eastern Bavaria remains critical.

The critical flooding situation in Bavaria persists, with cleanup efforts underway in some regions but water levels rising in others. 17 communities have declared emergencies due to the flooding. In the heart of Regensburg, evacuation measures had to be taken overnight as the situation became precarious, and it was also tense in Rosenheim. Heavier rains were expected to return during the night, but the German Meteorological Service (DWD) predicts the rain will subside on Tuesday.

The peaks at various gauges along the Danube, including Regensburg, Straubing, Deggendorf, and Passau, are expected to increase during the night or on Tuesday. However, the flood at the southern tributaries of the Danube is expected to recede.

In Regensburg, around 200 people had to leave their homes due to the flood risk in the evening - these homes are located directly on the Danube, with the ground underneath the street severely swollen due to high groundwater levels. There's a risk that "the flood protection elements will no longer hold, fail suddenly, and the street will be flooded."

Flood protection measures are still ongoing in Straubing and the district of Deggendorf - for instance, in the communities of Niederalteich and Metten.

The historic old town of Passau is largely sealed off for traffic now, with only residents and pedestrians allowed in. The city of Passau has been hit by floods repeatedly, as it's where the three rivers Donau, Inn, and Ilz meet.

The authorities warned against interfering with emergency services, asking the public to avoid closed areas and dams, and follow the instructions of the emergency services.

DWD: A hint of sun on Tuesday

The DWD forecasts a slight respite on Tuesday: After heavy rain and thunder south of the Danube and in the Bavarian Forest overnight, the sun is expected to make an appearance during the day. The clouds may clear in the Alps and Bavarian Forest, although it'll be cloudy and rainy at the start. Temperatures in Bavaria are predicted to range from 19 to 25 degrees.

At least two people have been killed in Upper Bavaria due to the floods in the past few days - a 43-year-old woman perished in the cellar of a house in Schrobenhausen, and a firefighter died in the line of duty in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm. Another firefighter is still missing in Swabian Offingen, where he was with other emergency services in a boat that capsized. His colleagues managed to save themselves.

Minister President Markus Soeder (CSU) said during a visit to Upper Bavaria's Reichertshofen, "The situation is serious, critical, and tense." Joined by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (both SPD), Soeder added, "We'll do everything we can to help faster, also with the federal government's resources." On Tuesday, the Bavarian cabinet will discuss the flood situation and potential aid for those impacted by the flooding.

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1. Despite cleanup efforts in some regions, water levels are rising in others due to the critical flooding situation in Bavaria, requiring tidying up and emergency measures.
2. The flood situation in southern Bavaria, including the towns of Passau, Deggendorf, and Regensburg, remains critical, with communities like Straubing and the district of Deggendorf implementing flood protection measures.
3. The emergency services in Passau have requested the public to avoid closed areas and dams and follow their instructions, as the flood-prone city continues to deal with the flood situation.
4. The historic old town of Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet, is largely sealed off for traffic, and evacuation measures were necessary in the heart of Regensburg due to the flood situation.
5. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) predicts that heavier rains will subside on Tuesday, but the peaks at various gauges along the Danube, including Bavarian Forest and Alps cities, are expected to increase or remain high.
6. Two lives have been lost in Upper Bavaria due to the floods in the past few days, notably in Schrobenhausen and Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, highlighting the urgency of handling the flood situation carefully.
7. The county of Rosenheim and other regions in eastern Bavaria are also experiencing the flood situation, with emergency services working tirelessly to protect homes and properties from flooding.
8. The Minister President of Bavaria, Markus Soeder, has called on the federal government to provide resources to help those impacted by the floods, acknowledging the concern and tension caused by the critical flood situation in Bavaria.

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