Floods are expected in Passau this coming weekend.
The city assumes reporting level 3 for the Danube.
Passau - The floods in the west of the Federal Republic have shaken all of Germany.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), floods * are now also forecast in Bavaria for the coming weekend (July 17/18).
For example in Passau.
As the flood news service and the city announced on Friday, a flood is expected in the night from Saturday to Sunday.
"According to the current status, the forecasts of the state flood intelligence service show a very marked increase in the levels of the Inn and Danube in the night from Saturday to Sunday," the city said.
According to previous knowledge, it is expected that the Danube will "reach reporting level 3".
During the course of Saturday, the city wants to provide information on further developments.
Storm expected: Passau is expecting floods
According to the spokeswoman for the flood intelligence service, it cannot be ruled out that built-up properties or cellars will also be flooded.
“This trend is still fraught with uncertainty.
It is definitely a good tip to keep yourself up to date. "
As reported by Bayerischer Rundfunk, the emergency services in Passau * are well equipped.
The experience of past floods in 2013 and 2016 is particularly helpful here. Since then, according to City Fire Councilor Andreas Dittlmann, the system has been upgraded enormously.
Powerful pumps and suction systems have been provided that can help to push open clogged channels.
According to Dittlmann, however, there is no one hundred percent protection.
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