Emergency - Flood situation in the county of Bentheim eases
According to the district, the flood situation in the county of Bentheim is easing as water levels fall. According to a statement on Friday, the Vechte and Dinkel rivers are no longer at flood warning level in several places. They are located in the west of the district on the border with the Netherlands.
The pre-alert, which the district's disaster control team had been in since December 25, was to be withdrawn on Friday. The all-clear could not be given everywhere. On the Vechte near Emlichheim, for example, the second of three alert levels was still in force - and this would remain the case for some time to come. Dikes in the region will therefore continue to be closely monitored. "The dykes and dams are still under great strain and high pressure from the water levels," it said.
Softening and leaks are possible at any time. This was also evident on Friday night, when the fire department rushed to Nordhorn to prevent a dam collapse with 7500 sandbags. The South-North Canal was threatening to break at Lock I.
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- Despite the easing flood situation in Lower Saxony's Bentheim county, the emergency remains ongoing as the Vechte river near Emlichheim still requires caution with the second of three alert levels in effect.
- The Lower Saxony government is closely monitoring the dikes and dams in the Bentheim county, as the water levels continue to put significant strain and pressure on them, making softening and leaks a potential concern.
- The flood situation in Bentheim, located on the border with the Netherlands, has seen water levels fall, leading to the lowering of flood warnings on the Vechte and Dinkel rivers in several areas.
- Emergencies and disasters related to floods in recent months have highlighted the importance of proper preparedness and response, as seen in the eastern Netherlands, where flood defenses were bolstered to protect against high water levels.
- The Lower Saxony district's pre-alert, which had been in effect since December 25, was finally lifted in some places on Friday, but the flood situation in Bentheim is far from fully resolved with ongoing monitoring and potential for future challenges to the region's water defenses.
Source: www.stern.de
