Elbe in an upswing: Rain brings hope after weeks of dryness!

Elbe in an upswing: Rain brings hope after weeks of dryness!

Meißen, Deutschland - After weeks of drought, the Situation on the Elbe could finally relax. Today, on July 19, 2025, a low pressure complex brings fresh, moist air from the southwest to Saxony, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). These changes in the weather give hope that the water levels of the Elbe could increase in the coming days, since local showers and thunderstorms can also bring heavy rains.

With a view to the latest levels, it turns out that the Elbe in Dresden was measured on Saturday afternoon with over 70 centimeters, which still corresponds to the low water area. If you compare the values, this is an increase compared to the beginning of July, when the level had fallen to a record level with only 58 centimeters.

Current levels along the Elbe

The water levels of the Elbe from the past few days have shown interesting fluctuations. Here is an overview of the water levels:

in Dresden pick up the trips of the white fleet. After the forced break due to the low water levels, castle trips are now offered from Dresden to Pillnitz. Nautical director Jochen Haubold emphasizes that the current water level enables flatter spots at Laubegast. This could also be a signal for further release of city trips in Dresden and connections to Saxon Switzerland.

look into the future

Despite the current low water situation, there is a light -sighted news. The announced rains could improve the situation and cause further routes to be back in operation soon. The weather forecasts also indicate that further showers and local thunderstorms could benefit the water levels.

While the water levels are initially below the average, the upcoming weather change could stabilize the Elbe sustainably. The citizens and the tourism industry in the region are optimistic about the future, hoping that the rain will come just right - not too much, but not too little!

For current information about the water levels, interested citizens can be the pages of elwis and Environment Saxony . Here you can always find updated data and further information on the flood situation.