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The lower Danube experiences ongoing flooding.

In Bavaria, water levels on the lower Danube stayed high on Thursday. Data from the Flood Information Service (HND) revealed that water levels in Regensburg, Straubing, and Passau were still above the reporting threshold of 4.

People stand on the Stone Bridge in the old town and watch the floods.
People stand on the Stone Bridge in the old town and watch the floods.

Devastating Inundations - The lower Danube experiences ongoing flooding.

At approximately 6:30 am, the water level at Regensburg's Iron Bridge measured 6.07 meters. Based on the HND's prediction, the flood is expected to decline further. In Straubing, the Danube reached a water level of 7.12 meters around 6:45 am, with a slight downward trend. In the flood-resistant Passau, the HND registered a water level of 8.87 meters at 6:30 am. Per HND's forecast, the flood may see a slight increase in the morning in Passau.

On the Danube's upper stretch, the flood is still expanding. Although the Danube in Kelheim remains substantially above the highest warning level 4, the tributaries in this region highlighted decreasing water levels according to the HND.

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