Storm - Elbe floods: water level lower than expected
The Elbe flood has reached its highest level in Saxony. The maximum water level remained lower than initially forecast. The risk of flooding has now been completely averted for the other rivers in Saxony, the State Environment Agency announced on Friday. The city of Dresden began dismantling a flood protection gate.
The flood peak of the Elbe had already passed the gauges in Schöna on the Czech border and in Dresden on Thursday. In the state capital, the water level of the Elbe rose to 5.95 meters - and thus remained below the six-meter mark, above which the second-highest alert level 3 would have been declared. Downstream in Riesa, the guideline value for alert level 3 was not reached either.
More rain is expected in Saxony in the coming days. However, the amount of precipitation is expected to remain manageable at less than five liters per square meter.
In the other river basins in the state, the situation has eased further. There had been flooding there at Christmas. According to the Environment Agency, all water levels on the Mulde and Weiße Elster rivers are now below the flood warning limit again.
Statement from the State Environment Agency
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- Despite the lower-than-expected water level, the flood risk for future bad weather in Saxony remains a concern for the State Environmental Agency.
- The City of Dresden's flood protection measures were crucial in preventing the Elbe river from reaching its flood peak and causing significant damage, as it had during past floods.
- The flood peak of the Elbe was a relief for residents living near the rivers, as the water level was lower than the flood warning limit for alert level 3.
- The weather forecast for Saxony predicts rain in the coming days, but the amount is expected to be minimal and will not lead to any significant increase in the water level.
- The State Environmental Agency has issued an announcement that all the rivers in Saxony, including the Rivers Mulde and Weiße Elster, are now at a safe water level, following a period of high water levels in December due to floods.
- The Water level in Dresden remained below the six-meter mark, a level that would have triggered alert level 3, ensuring that the city of Dresden and the rest of Saxony were safe from flooding.
- The flood peak of the Elbe had a significant impact on the climate in Saxony, as it led to a temporary decrease in the overall water level, which could have implications for the region's ecosystems and wildlife.
Source: www.stern.de
