Current flood: Passau declares disaster - Several people missing.

In the Lower Bavarian city of Passau, where the Danube and Inn flow together, a disaster was declared on Tuesday. But citizens and authorities have experience with floods and know how to help each other.

On Tuesday, the Danube in Passau will reach a level of almost ten meters. That is less than with the water of the century in 2013 - but more than many in the affected districts expected.

The Bavarian city of Passau has declared a disaster due to the expected intensification of the flood situation. A spokesman for the city announced that a water level of around ten meters is expected for the Danube in the afternoon. At almost the same time, the peak of the Inn will also reach the city.

In Passau erwartet man einen Pegelstand der Donau von rund zehn Metern. Auch der Inn schwillt weiter an. Die Stadt reagierte nun auf die drohende Verschlimmerung der Lage.

In the Three Rivers City, authorities are particularly concerned about the Danube and Inn. Their water levels only rise further in the afternoon. Several people are still missing in Bavaria, three have died.

Dire flood situation in Passau: The city in Lower Bavaria expects water levels for the Danube to continue to rise. Meanwhile, police reported the fifth death toll. All developments in the live ticker.