100 liters of rain per square meter. Fear of flooding in southern Germany.
Rain, rain and only rain in Germany in recent weeks. But the south of Germany is at risk from the heavy rains of the last two days. Two states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, are affected by the risk of flooding.
In these states, the highest level of alert is in effect, while several German districts in the south declared a state of disaster in the meantime.
Floods are expected in many regions, there is even talk of the flood of the century, because the water level of the rivers is rising rapidly.
In Mekenbeuern 1,300 people had to leave their homes due to the acute risk of flooding.
Residents in southern Germany have also been evacuated in other regions. In Sigmarszell, Lindau district, 100 liters per 1 square meter fell on Saturday night.