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Flood situation on the Hunte in the northwest worsens

According to the authorities, the flood situation in the Hunte river basin in north-western Lower Saxony has worsened significantly. According to current forecasts, water levels will remain at a high level or continue to rise until the end of the week. This was announced by the Flood...

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Sandbags and bigbacks are ready to be brought to the Hunte. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Sandbags and bigbacks are ready to be brought to the Hunte. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Flood situation on the Hunte in the northwest worsens

According to the authorities, the flood situation in the Hunte river basin in north-western Lower Saxony has worsened significantly. According to current forecasts, water levels will remain at a high level or continue to rise until the end of the week. This was announced by the Flood Forecasting Center of the Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation Agency (NLWKN) in Hildesheim on Wednesday. There is a risk of major flooding, which could also affect properties, roads or cellars, the authority warned.

In the past 24 hours, rainfall of 15 to 20 liters per square meter has fallen in the area, locally even more. The German Weather Service (DWD) is predicting heavier showers for the region this Wednesday. The River Hunte flows from Lake Dümmer through the Wildeshauser Geest and the towns of Wildeshausen and Oldenburg. Northwest of Bremen, it reaches the Weser.

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  1. The Local Authority in Hildesheim, Germany, issued a severe authority statement, urging residents in the flood-prone areas around the Hunte to prepare for potential property damage due to the ongoing flood situation.
  2. The climate change researchers at the University of Lower Saxony have pointed out that these extreme weather events, such as the current Flood situation in Lower Saxony, are becoming more frequent due to global warming.
  3. The Dutch weather service, KNMI, alerted its German counterpart, the DWD, about the potential impact of the impending bad weather on the already challenging Flood situation in Germany.
  4. In response to the worsening situation, the Governor of Lower Saxony has called for an emergency meeting with various authorities, including the NLWKN and the DWD, to devise a comprehensive strategy to address the Flooding in the Hunte river basin.
  5. The Flooding of the Hunte river has led to several road closures in the Lower Saxony region, causing significant travel disruptions and triggering concerns about transportation and supply chains.
  6. The German government has issued an emergency appeal for international aid and expertise in the aftermath of the Flood situation, seeking assistance to prevent further losses and mitigate the damage.

Source: www.stern.de

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