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Due to flooding: dyke areas in Oldenburg closed

Due to the flooding situation, the city of Oldenburg has issued a ban on accessing dyke areas and paths. The ban is initially valid until December 31, the administration announced on Monday. On Christmas Eve, the city set up an emergency response team and a citizens' hotline. There is...

A car drives across a country road next to a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A car drives across a country road next to a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Due to flooding: dyke areas in Oldenburg closed

Due to the flooding situation, the city of Oldenburg has issued a ban on accessing dyke areas and paths. The ban is initially valid until December 31, the administration announced on Monday. On Christmas Eve, the city set up an emergency response team and a citizens' hotline. There is continuing rainfall. The water levels of the Hunte are still rising and the flood situation is worsening. The fire department called on citizens to use the Katwarn warning app to keep up to date with acute danger situations.

Water level forecast BSH PM City of Oldenburg

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The flooding in Lower Saxony has also affected areas in Oldenburg, leading to the closure of dyke areas and paths. Bremen, located nearby, has not been reported to have similar issues yet, but the bad weather continues. Citizens in Oldenburg are advised to monitor the situation using the Katwarn warning app, as issued by the local fire department. Despite the saint's eve approaching, the no trespassing ban in Oldenburg's dyke areas will stay in effect until December 31.

Source: www.stern.de

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