FISCHACH, Germany – Meteorologists in southern Germany expect more rain and thunderstorms during the day after heavy rain on Saturday that caused serious flash flooding.
A state of emergency has been declared in Bavaria. The worst affected areas are Triftern, Simbach am Inn and Tann, between the rivers Rott and Inn.
In the small town of Fischach near Augsburg, northwest of Munich, the Schmutter River caused significant flooding, partially submerging a railway bridge, according to Reuters.
The floods have also hit streets and fields, prompting firefighters to close off areas and divert traffic away from the worst-hit areas.
In nearby Gessertshausen, about eight kilometers from Fischach, local residents spotted two ducks swimming gracefully in a flooded street.
Experts from the German Meteorological Service predict more heavy rainfall tonight, especially in the eastern state of Thuringia, northern Bavaria and the southern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Weather conditions are expected to improve as the rain moves eastwards towards France.
Source of original article: Flooding rain puts part of southern Germany and Bavaria under a state of emergency
