Bjørup and the island of Falster, south of Zealand, received over 34 millimeters of rain in half an hour on Monday evening – it corresponds to half of a normal July month's total precipitation. And it has not stopped raining yet.
The bad weather is slowly moving northeast, towards Zealand and Funen, reports the Danish weather authority DMI. An area from eastern Jutland over Funen to Lolland and Falster is expected to receive the most rain, up to 120 millimeters, from Monday afternoon to Tuesday evening.
DMI warns that the amount of rain can cause a rapid and noticeable rise in water levels in rivers and lakes, with flooding as a result. In Copenhagen, the National Operational Staff (Nost) has been activated to more easily provide both information and assistance.
The Danish Rail Authority, Banedanmark, warns of delays in train traffic and the police warn of slippery road conditions. On the other hand, Copenhagen Airport Kastrup, according to the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), does not expect any major impact on air traffic.
The police remind Danes, according to DR, to help foreign tourists who may not receive all the weather information.
Several insurance companies are warning hundreds of thousands of their customers, according to Danish media. One of them is the insurance company Tryg, which has sent SMS to 150,000 homeowners with good advice on how to prevent damage during the rain.
