In recent days, residents of Munich have frequently needed to open their umbrellas due to persistent rain, which has caused river levels to rise. On Tuesday morning, the Munich Water Management Office issued a flood warning via Katwarn for the city and district of Munich, as the water level of the Isar rose above the critical threshold of 2.40 meters for Alert Level 1 by Tuesday afternoon. This alert indicates that the river could overflow its banks, making certain areas inaccessible for pedestrians.

According to the Munich Water Management Office, a flood warning at Alert Level 1 is not yet a cause for significant concern, as the predicted peak level is expected to be reached by midnight. There is also hope that a weather high forecast for Wednesday could alleviate the situation. Just a week ago, the water level was recorded at just below one meter, highlighting the rapid change resulting from increased rainfall.