Potential for water inundation. - Attention: The water levels in most rivers across Thuringia are increasing.
Due to heavy rainfall, Thuringia's rivers are expected to overflow. The State Office for the Environment, Mining and Nature Protection in Jena warned on Thursday about rising water levels throughout the state. The German Weather Service (DWD) anticipates substantial rainfall in Thuringia, lasting from the night of Friday to Monday.
To prepare for the potential floods, a crisis management team has been assembled by the State Office. The affected municipalities have been informed, and dams are being expanded to accommodate the water masses. It is estimated that as much as 100 liters of rainfall per square meter could occur in Central, Southern, and Eastern Thuringia, with localized instances reaching up to 140 liters per square meter. As a result, the flood warning center anticipates a considerable increase in water levels over the weekend. Flooding on rivers and streams is also likely.
The State Office has established a command center - the flood warning center will be staffed round-the-clock to monitor the flood situation and inform the public and relevant authorities about the current status and, if necessary, alert them.
A general alert has been sent out to disaster control authorities in the districts and free cities, as well as to control centers and water management authorities. River masters are on standby and have begun securing water management facilities and structures in the state. Thuringian dams are currently releasing water to create additional storage capacity until Saturday. Furthermore, coordination with authorities in the neighboring state of Saxony is underway.
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- The warning from the State Office in Jena extends beyond just Thuringia's rivers, as many streams in the state are also predicted to experience flooding due to the increased rainfall.
- The German Meteorological Service (DWD) predicts multiple thunderstorms in Thuringia, which could contribute to the already high rainfall levels and potentially exacerbate the weather situation.
- In response to the potential storms, the State Office's flood warning center is working closely with environmental authorities to assess the environmental impact of the rainfall on Thuringia's rivers and water sources.
- As a precautionary measure, the State Office is urging residents in flood-prone areas to closely monitor weather updates and heed any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.
- The DWD's forecast of heavy rainfall and potential storms has sent shockwaves through Thuringia's political community, with many state officials calling for increased cooperation between neighboring states to manage the collective risk posed by extreme weather events.
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