Flood scenarios unfolding. - Water levels on the lower Danube decrease as the highest recorded level persists.
In Straubing, the water level measured 6.80 meters early on Friday morning, witnessing a decline but remaining considerably above the danger level 4. Reserved for a scenario where large-scale flooding of urban areas occurs or the water levels necessitate the implementation of water or dam weirs, level 4.
In Passau, a location subject to frequent flood warnings, the water level stood at 8.60 meters with a marginal dip but nonetheless soaring far above the severe warning level indicative of 8.50 meters.
The Donau's height continues to decrease along the upper section, even in Kelheim, where the water still substantially surpasses danger level 4.
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In Germany, the reporting level for flood situations in Regensburg reached a significant 7.00 meters, marking a slight reduction from its previous high but still posing a threat. The flood situation in Germany has resulted in numerous communities battling against rising water levels, including those along the Danube, such as Kelheim and Straubing in the state of Bavaria. Despite the decrease in water levels on the lower Danube, the reporting level in Kelheim remains above danger level 4. Stormy weather in Germany has also contributed to the flood situation, bringing additional challenges to areas already struggling with high water levels. The Danube, despite its decreasing height, continues to present a threat, with a weather report predicting more rain in the forecast, potentially exacerbating the flood situation in these vulnerable communities.
