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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- Despite the decline in flood levels in Regensburg and Straubing, the threat of flooding in neighboring cities like Augsburg remains a concern in Germany's Bavaria region.
- Incredibly, the storm that caused the flooding also disrupted the German national soccer team's plans for the European Championship qualifying matches.
- The water level at Regensburg's Iron Bridge reached record highs during the storm, with many historical buildings in the city experiencing significant damage.
- In a positive development, the water level at Straubing began to decrease, providing some relief for the residents who had been evacuated due to flooding.
- Affected cities in Bavaria are working tirelessly to clean up the aftermath of the flooding, with water levels in the Danube still posing a threat to vulnerable areas.
- While Passau experienced a slight increase in water level according to the HND's forecast, neighboring towns like Storm and Kelheim are grappling with the ongoing impact of the flood and the challenges of returning to normalcy.
