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After heavy rain, the flood situation remains challenging

After a night of heavy rain and strong winds, the flood situation in parts of Lower Saxony and Bremen remains challenging on Wednesday. According to an overview by the Lower Saxony State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation, many river levels are still at...

,   and  Anthony Ross
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The Osternburg Canal has burst its banks and flooded a footpath and cycle path. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The Osternburg Canal has burst its banks and flooded a footpath and cycle path. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Danger of flooding - After heavy rain, the flood situation remains challenging

After a night of heavy rain and strong winds, the flood situation in parts of Lower Saxony and Bremen remained challenging on Wednesday. According to an overview by the Lower Saxony State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation, many river levels are still at reporting level 3, which means that the highest water level is expected.

Locations on the Weser, Aller and Leine were affected, as were some of their tributaries. The river Hase, a right tributary of the middle Ems in the district of Osnabrück, also reached reporting level 3. The authorities warned of major flooding in numerous areas. In the federal state of Bremen, for example, the Bremen district of Timmersloh is affected by flooding.

In many places, large areas are under water. Many towns and cities are fighting against flooding with numerous emergency services, securing dykes and erecting additional protective barriers. The situation is tense in the districts of Celle, Oldenburg, Emsland, Osterholz, Heidekreis and Verden.

NLWKN about the reporting levels Map with water levels in Lower Saxony NLWKN warning messages

Read also:

  1. The heavy rain and strong winds led to flooding in several areas of Hanover, which is located in Lower Saxony, causing a challenging flood situation.
  2. Despite efforts by emergency services to secure dykes and erect protective barriers, many towns and cities in Lower Saxony are still dealing with severe flooding, with some river levels at reporting level 3.
  3. The city of Bremen, located in the northwestern part of Germany, is also experiencing flooding, particularly in the district of Timmersloh.
  4. Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have contributed to the increased frequency and severity of flooding events, making it crucial for authorities to closely monitor and report flood situations.
  5. The current flood situation in Lower Saxony and Bremen has been extensively covered by various news outlets, with NLWKN providing updates on reporting levels and warning messages.

Source: www.stern.de

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