Water level - Elbe floods drop to alert level 1
The flood level of the Elbe has fallen to alert level 1 at most measuring points in Saxony. The lowest alert level was in force on Sunday at the Dresden gauge, in Schöna on the Czech border and downstream in Riesa. According to an overview by the state flood center, there was no longer a flood warning at the Torgau gauge in northern Saxony.
In the state capital of Dresden, a water level of 4.48 meters was measured on New Year's Eve morning. The day before, it had been 5.30 meters. Hydrologists expect water levels to stagnate over the next few days. This means that alert level 1 is likely to remain in place for a few more days. It applies in Dresden from 4 meters. Normal is around 2 meters.
Overview of the state flood control center
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The drop in the Elbe flood level has brought relief to residents in Torgau, with the alarm level now at 1 at their measuring point. The flood risk in Riesa, however, remains elevated due to the ongoing flood warning. The bad weather in Germany has been contributing to the high water levels, with climate change also being a long-term concern. Despite the beautiful landscapes of northern Saxony, the region has been affected by the floods, with the Elbe River exceeding its normal water level. Hydrologists predict that the water level in Dresden will remain at alert level 1 for several more days, which means residents should remain vigilant and prepared. A flood warning was previously issued in Bad Weather, but it has now been lifted, signifying a reduction in the threat level.
Source: www.stern.de
