Storm - Compulsory education suspended at some schools due to flooding
In the flood area on the border between Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, compulsory school attend ance has been suspended in some places. Schools in Kelbra, Roßla and Wallhausen will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, the district of Mansfeld-Südharz announced on Tuesday evening. Emergency care will be provided. Oberröblingen elementary school will remain open, only pupils from Edersleben will be exempt from compulsory school attendance.
Since last Saturday (30.12.), the district in the south of Saxony-Anhalt has been under a state of emergency. Hundreds of emergency personnel are currently on duty along the Helme to reinforce, secure and build up the dykes.
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- The severe flood in the region, affecting both Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, has led to the suspension of compulsory schooling in areas designated as flood zones, such as Kelbra, Roßla, and Wallhausen.
- Despite the bad weather and ongoing flood situation, emergency care will continue to be provided at the schools that remain open, like the Oberröblingen elementary school.
- The decision to suspend compulsory schooling was made due to the risk and potential damage the flood could cause, resulting in school closures in parts of the district of Mansfeld-Südharz.
- The National Weather Service has issued warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, urging residents in the affected areas to take precautions and stay informed.
- Authorities have urged parents to monitor the situation closely and be prepared for any necessary changes in their children's school schedules due to the ongoing flooding.
- As a result of the flooding, the district of Mansfeld-Südharz has declared a state of emergency, similar to towns and districts in Germany like Sangerhausen, which suffered from flooding last year.
- Experts warn that climate change and extreme weather events, like the recent flooding, may continue to impact communities across Germany, affecting transportation networks, infrastructure, and residents' safety.
Source: www.stern.de
