Forecast - Weather service extends continuous rain warnings
There is no relief in sight in the flood regions. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects "new rainfall in areas that have already been hit". New warnings of continuous rain are to be issued on Wednesday. Existing warnings are to be extended until Saturday. "The focus is particularly on areas in the west and center of the country," reported meteorologist Julia Tuschy.
The DWD is expecting between 30 and 50 liters of rain per square meter on Wednesday and Thursday. In the mountains - especially in congested areas - it could also be 60 to 120 liters per square meter within 30 to 60 hours.
"The showers will continue throughout the country during the night into Thursday," according to Wednesday's forecast. During the day, there will be temporary relief in most regions. "Only in a wide strip from the Lower Rhine across Thuringia to the Erzgebirge and the Fichtelgebirge must further rainfall be expected until the evening," says the meteorologist.
On Thursday, a new low called "Brigitta" will make its way from Brittany towards northern Germany. "Its area of precipitation will spread to the west and north-west of Germany during the night into Friday and will affect the northern half of the country over the course of Friday," predicted the meteorologist.
Winter knocks on the door at the weekend
Cold air will seep in during the second half of the week. As a result, the precipitation will turn into snow - initially mainly in the north of Schleswig-Holstein. "However, due to the rather warm ground conditions, widespread icy conditions are likely to be limited," said Tuschy. As the cold air spreads, there may be a few centimetres of fresh snow in the north.
Towards the end of the week, another storm depression will form which, according to the DWD, will probably be named "Charlotte". The associated precipitation will affect the Alpine region and southern Germany on Saturday. Due to the cold air seeping in from the north, the snow line will also drop in southern Germany. This will result in increasing snowfall in the lowlands. "Winter is knocking on the door at the weekend," said meteorologist Julia Tuschy.
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The DWD urges residents in flood-prone areas to stay vigilant, as more rain is predicted to fall, potentially exacerbating the situation. Focusing on the western and central parts of Germany, the Weather Service issues extended warning for continuous rain until Saturday. With new rainfall expected on Wednesday, the German Weather Service, or DWD, is particularly concerned about mountain country areas, such as Offenbach, where heavy rainfall could reach up to 120 liters per square meter within 36 hours.
In the amidst of this weather chaos, relaxation seems far from reach. Many Germans are looking forward to the weekend, but winter might have different plans. The cold air is expected to seep in during the second half of the week, turning rain into snow, especially in mountain country areas and the north of Schleswig-Holstein. The meteorologist warns, however, that widespread icy conditions may be limited due to the relatively warm ground conditions. Towards the end of the week, another storm depression forming could be named "Charlotte," affecting the Alpine region and southern Germany with heavy snowfall.
The German flood situation, which has been tense for several days, remains a source of concern for the authorities as rivers continue to swell and spill over their banks. As a result, the focus is not only on flood warnings but also on ensuring continuous operation in flood-prone areas to help mitigate the impact of the weather event.
Source: www.stern.de
