Flood - Easing in NRW, but new persistent rain threatens
At the turn of the year, the flood regions in North Rhine-Westphalia can breathe a sigh of relief. "Overall, the trend in water levels is declining," said a spokesperson for the NRW Ministry of the Environment when asked by the German Press Agency on Saturday. The weather calmed down on Saturday. Meteorologist Martin Schönebeck from the German Weather Service (DWD) spoke of a "slight intermediate high influence" with varying cloud cover and a little sunshine. It remained largely dry.
On New Year's Eve Sunday, it is expected to be seven to eleven degrees with variable to heavy clouds and rain showers. Local thunderstorms are also possible, according to the forecast. According to the DWD, the weather may deteriorate again in the night from New Year's Day to Tuesday, with a "continuous rain situation" threatening, according to meteorologist Schönebeck. There could then also be "severe weather conditions" again.
In the flood areas in NRW, five water levels were still above information value 3 on Saturday, exclusively in the Weser area in East Westphalia. This means that built-up areas around it could also be flooded to a greater extent. Water levels are falling significantly, especially on the Rhine.
The city of Minden warned on Friday that the massive flooding of the past few days had led to a contamination of the drinking water with bacteria. The contamination with germs could cause diarrhea and other illnesses. The public health department has issued a boiling order for the drinking water.
In view of the slight easing of the situation on Saturday, the district of Soest has lifted the emergency situation for the entire district. However, this does not mean that the all-clear has been given, especially in view of the forecasts. The Soest district water management department will therefore remain on standby over the long New Year weekend. The Lippe and the Glenne tributary and Lippstadt and Lippetal are being monitored in particular. Due to the very high groundwater levels, more cellars are at risk of flooding. In addition, the district of Soest urgently advises against entering river banks or dykes due to the dangers.
Flood portal NRW DWD NRW Warning from the city of Minden PM District of Soest
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- Despite the easing in North Rhine-Westphalia, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of a potential turn for the worse on New Year's Eve, with heavy rain showers and thunderstorms expected.
- The water level in the flood regions of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) showed a significant decrease on Saturday, except in the Weser area in East Westphalia, where five water levels remained above information value 3.
- The city of Minden issued a boil water advisory on Friday due to bacterial contamination in the drinking water, a potential result of the recent floods.
- Meteorologist Martin Schönebeck from the DWD described the weather on New Year's Eve as a "continuous rain situation," which could lead to severe weather conditions.
- The flood region of beautifulbeck in Soest, despite being under alert, experienced a break in the emergency situation on Saturday, thanks to the slight decrease in water levels.
- The DWD spokesperson reported a trend of decline in water levels in North Rhine-Westphalia, attributing it to the weather calming down on Saturday.
- The heavy rain threatens to bring the water level back up at the turn of the New Year, according to meteorologist Schönebeck, who described the forecast as challenging for the flood-prone regions of NRW.
- The Ministry of the Environment in North Rhine-Westphalia confirmed the easing trend in water levels, urging caution despite the relief, especially considering the potential weather developments towards the start of the New Year.
- In preparation for the anticipated challenging weather, the BMU (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety) advised residents in the flood-prone areas to prioritize their relaxation and safety over New Year's celebrations.
Source: www.stern.de
