The meteorological department issues a warning about intense rainfall and thunderous downpours in the southern region.

The current atmospheric conditions. - The meteorological department issues a warning about intense rainfall and thunderous downpours in the southern region.

The German Weather Service has issued a warning for specific areas in Bavaria this Saturday, cautioning against heavy rain. In western Swabia, Upper Allgau, and Upper Bavaria, the highest warning level 4 is in effect, meaning rainfall of up to 120 liters per square meter could be expected. For Middle and Upper Franconia, warning level 3 has been issued with estimates of 40 to 70 liters of rainfall. Throughout the region, there's a chance of strong thunderstorms starting from the afternoon in northern Bavaria.

Since Friday, authorities have been anticipating flooding in several towns and cities along rivers that have been experiencing heavy rainfall in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The water levels in these rivers have been steadily increasing, and the coming weekend promises more rainfall in large parts of the region.

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1. Residents in Baden-Württemberg have also been preparing for potential flooding due to the heavy rainfall in their area.
2. The German weather forecasting service, DWD, has predicted a significant risk of storms and thunderstorms in southern Germany, including Baden-Württemberg and parts of Bavaria.
3. In the past few days, numerous weather warnings and advisories have been issued for various regions in Germany, such as Swabia, Upper Allgäu, and Offenbach, due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding.
4. The German climate in recent years has shown an increased frequency of intense weather events, such as heavy rain and thunderstorms, which has led to more frequent flooding in various parts of the country.
5. In the Upper Allgäu region, authorities have set up emergency measures to deal with potential flooding, including sandbagging and evacuation plans.
6. Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg tackled flooding issues in the past, leading to the implementation of stricter building regulations and development plans to reduce the risk of floods in the future.
7. The scenario of heavy rainfall and potential floods is a constant concern for communities in Germany, especially during the autumn and winter months, when rivers reach their peak flow.

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