Floods in Bavaria: Bavaria's oldest monastery under threat – Extreme warning for a region

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9 hours: Everything is clear in the free state – see the map of the German Meteorological Service shows that the official warnings were canceled before the rain continued in the majority of Bavaria. Only one region still has a warning against extreme storms. This applies to Traunstein and Berchtesgadener districts. Until Wednesday afternoon, at 12 o'clock, extremely fertile precipitation is possible. Until now, precipitation amounts of 30 to 60 liters per square meter have been observed. Now, volumes between 60 and 90 liters per square meter may be possible again.

The oldest Bavarian monastery threatened by floods – measures taken

8.41 hour: At Weltenburg Monastery, located directly on the Danube, mobile flood protection walls were to be built. "Otherwise, the runoff is not so dramatic that it can cause significant damage," said Constantin Sadgorski, head of the Landshut Water Department and head of the Kelheim District on the Danube.

Extreme weather conditions in Bavaria: a slowing of precipitation is expected – but the risk of flood remains

Update from Tuesday 21 May at 18h37: The weather seems to have calmed down on Wednesday morning. Although it still rains in many parts of Bavaria, but in normal proportions. According to the German Meteorological Service, the weather signal only falls on Wednesday in the southern Traunstein district and in large parts of Bad Reichenhall district. It will not be really nice Wednesday. According to an expert from the German meteorological service, the sun sometimes shines only in a few regions of Franconia.

Extreme weather conditions in Bavaria: the consequences of the storm always noticeable

In the meantime, we must continue to wait for the consequences of the storm of the last days. In rail traffic there were still restrictions in Bavaria.

After heavy rains: the risk of flooding in Bavaria is not completely forbidden

In addition, the risk of flooding is not completely forbidden. In some southern counties of Upper Bavaria and Schwaben as well as on the Danube, water management authorities have continued to warn against flooding of built-up areas. On the Danube, near Kelheim, the authorities had even expected the number of reports reported to be higher than on Wednesday night. In the early morning, however, the Danube was still barely a yard away.

Constant rain and bad weather in Bavaria: these were the news of Tuesday 22 May

8:51 p.m.: That could have ended badly: between Kauerndorf and Kulmbach-Ost, a landslide occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Rocks, mud and earth blocked the B289. The images show a band on the slope, badistants tried to carry mud and stones from the road. You can see photos in the photo gallery under the news ticker entry from 8:15 pm.

8:19 p.m.: Due to the flood of Isar, firefighters had to intervene in the district of Freising. Around 6 pm, sheet piles were installed – a "precautionary measure", as Kreisbrandrat Manfred Danner says, merkur.de. As a result, the road between Hummel and Gaden is blocked after fire service information during the night – and even for the rush hour Wednesday morning, between Hummel and Gaden does not pbad.

Bad weather in Bavaria: a stream overflows the waterfront – a city under water

8:15 p.m.: In the district of Lichtenfels, the Haselbach overflowed its banks, which caused the flooding of the city center of Unterneuses. In some parts of the village, the height of the water is half a meter. Firefighters and peacekeepers are trying to open the lid so the water can run off.

7:41 p.m.: There is good news: "The worst is over," said a DWD meteorologist. Tief "Axel" will head east from Poland on Wednesday. According to the DWD, it only rains on Wednesday in the eastern half of Germany. Thursday, the showers will also ring in the Alps. Nevertheless, it remains unstable at least until the weekend.

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one might think that the sky should have already "rained" – but the rains still fall on the land in Bavaria. Incredible: at the edge of the Alps, more than 180 liters of rain per square meter fell in some places in the space of two days. This is about the equivalent of a month of rainfall. "The quantities are already

Paul Brüser, from the German Meteorological Service, explains Paul Extrüs, but it's not over: "There is still more to come."

For the Districts of Kelheim, Landshut, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Oberallgäu, Kempten, Günzburg, Weilheim-Schongau, Rosenheim and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, water management authorities on Tuesday issued warnings of the following: flooding of built-up areas. "The authorities are working closely to detect in time the imminent floods," said Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber (Free Voters). He referred to the flood protection action program, in which many dikes and protective walls were recently renovated and constructed. "In an emergency, every inch counts."

Warning of bad weather: flood risk in Bavaria remains serious

3:22 p.m.: Deep Axel brings partly heavy rains to Bavaria. "Especially at the edge of the Alps and in the Allgäu, the risk of flood remains serious today and tomorrow," said Andreas Machalica, meteorologist at wetter.com. We expect again to 60 liters per square meter. This is potentiated by the meltwater of the Alps. Thus, the situation has become much worse in the vicinity of the mountain rivers.

The relaxation could be Thursday with Hoch Ophelia. Deep Axel is heading to Eastern Europe. It could then be at least short-term sunny and much drier. The weekend could be hot, even if it's variable.

Extreme weather in Bavaria: the lake overwhelms the outdoor cafe

2:20 p.m.: State of emergency also in the southern district of Munich: the level of the pond of Deininger has increased by 30 centimeters. The beer garden of an economy was completely flooded. On Merkur.de you will find photos of the operation as well as detailed information on the torrential rains in the district of Munich.

After heavy rains in Bavaria: river levels increase – prognosis

14h: The level of rivers in Bavaria continues to rise. Some water levels in southern Bavaria have already exceeded reporting levels 3 and 4.

The Bayern flood information service reports: The crest of entry on Sylvensteinspeicher is reached, the entry levels decrease. At Sylvensteinspeicher, storage costs are increased to 120 m³ / s. On the upper Isar, the water levels increase slightly, here is the level 1 ("In the smallest eruptions places") reached and remains for the moment.

To the Loisach apices are reached in the region of the head. In Eschenlohe, the peak is imminent. At the levels downstream of the Loisach, it increases to level 2 ("Inundated agricultural and forest areas or slight traffic delays on main roads and municipal roads ") expected. The attainment of reporting level 3 can not be excluded at the Beuerberg / Loisach and Kochel / Loisach levels.

In the middle and lower Isar levels are rising today at level 2 bunting declared level 3 ("Some built-up pitches or cellar are flooded or blockage of local traffic connections or occasional use of water or dam dam") reached, water levels continue to increase, at the level of Weilheim the short-term impact of Notification Level 4 ("Built-up areas flooded to a greater extent or required the use of water or large-scale dam defense") Can not be excluded.

The level of Isar increases in Munich after heavy rainfall

12:14: After the heavy rains of the last hours, the level of Isar in Munich has reached more than three meters, as reported tz.de *. Thus, the second of the four news reporting levels of the flood news service has been reached. Tuesday evening, the water level could increase according to the forecast up to 3.50 meters. The city has blocked the flauchersteg and the first bike paths, as the South German newspaper reported. The homeless who were camping on the shores of Isar were asked to leave the endangered area.

The district of Freising is not nearly as affected as that of the Alpine regions in Munich. But the Isar of Freising has already become a torrent (Merkur.de) and the peak is expected in the night of Wednesday.

Several railways in Bavaria blocked after floods and storms

11:51: Attention commuters: There are currently handicaps on several lines of railway in Bavaria (see update 9:12). Those traveling between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich should prepare for longer travel times and delays. Although only the section between Murnau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is currently closed, traffic to Munich is also disrupted. A rail replacement service has been put in place.

The following railway lines are still blocked:

Constant rain in Bavaria raises levels to Isar and Loisach

11:42: The heavy rains make the waters rise in Bavaria. "We are watching the situation and are ready," says district fire spokesman Stefan Kießkalt in the Geretsried / Wolfratshausen area. The Isar does not present any problems at the moment, but the level of the Loisach increases, reports Merkur.de.

Bad weather in Bavaria: Katwarn fires due to heavy rainfall

11:00: Katwarn has triggered. Warnings and information systems are currently sending out alerts on extreme rainfall. Messages refer to the currently valid DWD weather alert. As a result, in southern Bavaria is warned of heavy rains.

According to DWD, the flooding of streams and smaller rivers is possible due to constant rain. In addition, roads can be flooded. Landslides are also possible. It is also advisable to close windows and doors.

Video: Floods After Storm – Land in Many Regions of Germany

Bad weather in Bavaria: preparations for flooding in the region are underway

10:13: The heavy rain does not stop anymore. The water management office is currently badigned to the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district after a flood, as it occurs statistically every 10 to 20 years, Merkur.de.

Constant rain in Bavaria: river levels rise

9:58: Firefighters and police are constantly used because of the constant rain in Bavaria. Several wineries dried up near Wangen im Allgäu. The reason is the river Leiblach, which arrived Tuesday morning at Hergatz on the banks. Sandbags were distributed to affected residents.

at Murnau (District Garmisch-Partenkirchen) were closed. The reason was the rise Loisach, Also in the neighborhood Weilheim-Schongau the water levels of the rivers continue to increase. Currently applies to the bunting In Weilheim and Peißenberg, notification level 3, in the afternoon, water levels could reach the highest level of notification 4, spokesman for the flood information service .

Bavarian weather warning: the highest level of warning reached

9:48: Warning of severe weather in large parts of Bavaria! This is rare: the map of the German meteorological service is tinged with a deep red in many parts of Bavaria. The DWD warns in these areas of heavy continuous rain. Here, rainfall varies between 40 and 80 liters per square meter. On the outskirts of the Alps, around Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bad Tölz, one is even warned against extremely productive continuous rains – possible rainfall of 80 to 100 liters per square meter is possible. Official weather warnings are valid until Wednesday at 6 am

"Something will come from the sky," says DWD meteorologist Reit Schaab. Another factor contributed to the rainfall: "In January, there was a lot of snow, at least at high altitude," said Schaab. Merkur.de reports that precipitation and meltwater are now mixing and can cause flooding in some areas.

Extreme rain continues in Bavaria: Tense situation in Weilheim-Schongau district

9:23: In the district of Weilheim-Schongau, the crisis team met at the district office. First badessment: the situation is tense, but not dramatic, fire departments have everything in view, he said. The rivers and streams are full, but there has still not been a major flood despite warning level 3 at the Ammer in Peissenberg and Weilheim, even though many wineries already house the water.

Expect a decrease in precipitation in the afternoon. The summit of the Ammer in Peissenberg is expected at 12 o'clock in Weilheim. In Polling, recently flooded, the fire department is watching the situation.

High water alarm also in the district of Miesbach: until Wednesday, "extremely productive continuous rains" are to be expected. The Schliersee and Tegernsee levels are rising. All information about weather in the district of Miesbach here in the ticker (Merkur.de *).

Video: What do the weather warnings of the German Meteorological Service say

Extreme rain and the dangers of flash floods in Bavaria: this is the situation in Rosenheim

9:20: The Rosenheim Water Board gave his district Tuesday morning a cautious warning. The water in the Mangfall waterfall is unlikely to pose a threat to the river's inhabitants, he said in a statement. In Rosenheim, the mark of four meters probably would not be exceeded. During the 2013 flood, the level was according to the information at 4.94 meters.

The day before, the district office had organized a meeting with various humanitarian organizations, after the water management director had planned with a threatening water level in Mangfall. Since the 2 of 4 notification level had not been reached from Mangfall, planned dike protections were not needed. A small working group would remain ready.

Heavy rains in Bavaria: several blocked railway lines

9:12:

Heavy rains also pose problems for rail pbadengers in Bavaria. Augsburg-Ulm, Murnau-Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Erding-Markt Schwaben fell on trains. Alternative traffic should be put in place in each case, said a speaker of the German course on Tuesday morning. The duration of closures was not predictable at first.

In Dinkelscherben (district of Augsburg), tracks were flooded. In addition, threatening a landslide. "It seems worse than it is," the spokesman said. First, it is a precautionary measure. "We have to see how wet the embankment is." Long distance traffic with ICE and IC was first deviated by Donauwörth. At 9 o'clock, a track could be released, as the spokesman said. But that should continue with delays.

Between Markt Schwaben and Erding you will find a big tree in the track or in the airline. Here, S-Bahn drivers are particularly affected. You will find all current information on the situation of Munich S-Bahn in our ticker (Merkur.de). In addition, a flood polder from Iller to Immenstadt and Kempten has been closed to rail traffic in the Allgäu.

8:11: A 44 year old motorist died as a result of a 6 motorway accident near Aurach (district of Ansbach). The man was Monday night with his car on the slippery road to slip, police said. Then he got off the road and found himself trapped in an adjacent forest between two trees. The man died at the scene of the accident.

Extreme weather in the depths of Axel: the basement is dry, the railways blocked

Update of May 21st at 7:45 am:

The heavy rains caused in Bavaria the rising waters and isolated police and fire operations. In the Alpine foothills, thanks to the weak "Axel", up to nine liters of rain per hour fell, said a meteorologist from the German Weather Service (DWD). Until Wednesday morning, it is to be expected that rainfall is abundant.

On a large scale, large-scale operations did not occur after the initial communications from the authorities. However, in many municipalities, basements have run dry or the small streets have been temporarily closed, the police said. Traffic restrictions remained virtually non-existent at first. In Allgäu, authorities ordered the construction of an anti-flood wall, and then the train had to block a railway between Kempten and Immenstadt. A replacement rail bus service is in place. Affected also the railway line Munich – Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There, the section between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Murnau is not practicable. When the blockage could be lifted, it was not predictable on Tuesday morning.

Persistent rain has caused high water levels in many rivers and streams. Among other things, the Illach and Ammer reached the night signaling level 3 out of 4; floods of individual lots or isolated traffic restrictions are to be expected. On the spot, meteorologists even proclaimed the highest of the four alert levels, but these levels were only reached early in the morning.

But it can still be. As the agency news5 reported that the floods were caused by heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours in the counties of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In Bad Tölz, you are already preparing for notification level 4 on the Isar. Flood barriers have already been built. Until now, only the marginal areas of Isar, such as the trail, a nearby playground and an adjacent car park are flooded.

In general, the situation obviously worsens. In the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in addition to the Munich-Garmisch-Partenkirchen railway line, the Murnau-Schwaiganger national road is now closed for a distance of five kilometers, reports Rosenheim24. There, the Loisach River had already overflowed its banks.

Still in the district of Weilheim-Schongau, we prepare for all eventualities. In Peißenberg, sandbagging started in the evening.

The weather in Bavaria from Monday – risk of flood

Update of May 20 at 17:24: On the Tegernsee in Upper Bavaria, Monday's flood situation is observed with increasing concern. A similar meteorological constellation prevailed during the 2013 flood.

Update of May 20 at 16:39: Until now, there is no cause for concern for all of Munich and the rest Isar-Anrainergemeinden. The level is currently, according to the Bavarian flood information service at 1.20 meters. Only at 240 centimeters, the first level of alert goes out. But at noon Tuesday, the level could reach two meters. There are no forecasts for Wednesday.

Update of May 20th at 13:50: Several meteorological portals report torrential hazards and landslides in the southern regions of Traunstein and Rosenheim counties, such as Rosenheim24.de * reported. As a result, low-lying roads and cities may be threatened by floods. In case of rapid flooding, small rivers can overflow and put basements in the water. In the mountains, landslides are possible due to continuous rainfall.

Extreme weather conditions in Bavaria: heavy rainfall and snowmelt are at the origin of the risk of flooding

First registration at 11:50 am: Exactly 20 years ago, many parts of Bavaria sank under extreme water bodies. The Pentecost floods of 1999 are still in the memory of many people. The lands prevailed in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, as well as in the district of Starnberg. Now, some parts of the Allgäu and Alps are threatening to be flooded again. The reason is a persistent depression in the border triangle Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, as br.de. reports.

Weather in Bavaria: Floods and heavy rains threaten the Allgäu and the foothills of the Alps

Heavy rains are expected to last until Wednesday and may result in rainfall of up to 200 liters per square meter in the Allgäu, for example. Normally, it falls on average 140 to 150 liters of rain per square meter in May.

Alpine regions are also threatened by floods. Here, the danger of the mountain meltwater adds to the persistent rain, which also causes the swelling of streams and rivers. At more than 2,000 meters above sea level, the rain turns to snow and could lead to a meter of fresh snow on the Zugspitze.

Weather in Bavaria: flood warning for Mangfall and Tiroler Ache

In south-eastern Bavaria floods are also threatened, such as rosenheim24.de * reported. There, especially the Mangfall near Feldolling (municipality of Feldkirchen-Westerham, district of Rosenheim) could overflow its banks from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Bavarian Flood Information Service provides the highest level of alert here. The water level could reach 2.45 meters.

Also in the district of Traunstein threatens adversity. The arrival of Tyrol Ache could be reached on Wednesday, the level of alert three. Even with smaller waters and torrents, so one expects to see sharp increases in water.

* rosenheim24.de, Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the national digital publishing network Ippen