Weather - Continuous rain in NRW: Ruhr dyke in Oberhausen soaked
As a result of the persistent rain, the authorities in several parts of North Rhine-Westphalia are preparing for flooding and rivers bursting their banks.
The Düsseldorf district government has sent firefighters from Mönchengladbach, the district of Viersen and the city of Krefeld to Oberhausen. The authorities there are concerned about a softened dyke on the Ruhr, as the fire department announced on Saturday. The area is being secured with sandbags as a precautionary measure. The authorities are also keeping an eye on the high water levels in East Westphalia on the Weser and in Münsterland on the Ems.
Meanwhile, parts of North Rhine-Westphalia are still under an official storm warning from the German Weather Service. Meteorologists are warning of flooding in streams and rivers as well as road flooding and landslides due to the persistent rain.
Measurement data Situation report Message from Mönchengladbach
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- The constant rain in North Rhine-Westphalia has sparked concerns about flooding in several areas, including rivers bursting their banks in parts of the region.
- The Oberhausen fire department has requested assistance from neighboring districts, such as Mönchengladbach and Viersen, due to a weakened dyke along the Ruhr.
- In the wake of the continuous rain, the German Weather Service has issued an official storm warning for parts of North Rhine-Westphalia, where flooding in streams, rivers, and on roads is anticipated.
- As the rain shows no signs of letting up, the authorities in Düsseldorf have deployed firefighters to support the efforts in Oberhausen, which has been heavily affected by the bad weather.
- Measurement data and situation reports in Mönchengladbach indicate that the continuous rain will cause significant disruptions to the region and may result in road closures and evacuation orders.
- Recklinghausen and Krefeld are also closely monitoring the weather conditions and have put contingency plans in place to address any potential flood risks in their respective areas.
- To the east, in East Westphalia, the high water levels on the Weser are causing concerns for the authorities, who are prepared to implement emergency measures if necessary.
- Meanwhile, in Münsterland on the Ems, the authorities are keeping a close eye on the river levels as the continuous rain is likely to exacerbate existing flood risks.
Source: www.stern.de
