Lilienthal - Evacuation of residents remains in place until the weekend
The evacuation of dozens of houses and apartments in the municipality of Lilienthal near Bremen will remain in place until at least the weekend due to the ongoing flooding. It is currently assumed that the rising water levels in the Wümme and Wörpe will reach the municipality of Lilienthal next weekend, the municipality announced on Thursday. Until then, the evacuation area cannot be released. According to the municipality, around 100 people are affected by the evacuation.
High water levels have already been recorded on the Wümme in Hellwege and the Wörpe in Grasberg, meaning that a rise is also to be expected in Lilienthal, it said. "We hope that the high water levels in the Wümme and Wörpe will be staggered so that water drainage in Lilienthal is permanently guaranteed," said Mayor Kim Fürwentsches (Green Party) according to the press release.
Dozens of houses and apartments in the municipality were evacuated on December 27. The municipality announced that the situation would be reassessed by experts by next Sunday at the latest. It is hoped that the 100 or so residents affected will then be able to return to their houses and apartments.
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- Due to the expected flood in Lilienthal, residents from Lower Saxony are advised to keep an eye on the water level of the Wümme and Wörpe rivers during their weekend visits.
- Despite the ongoing evacuation, Lilienthal's Mayor Kim Fürwentsches remains optimistic that the staggered high water levels in the Wümme and Wörpe will ensure permanent drainage in the municipality.
- Following the displacement of over 100 individuals in Lilienthal during the Christmas weekend due to flood threats, officials will reassess the situation by the latest next Sunday to potentially allow for a safe return.
- Affected by the flood in Lilienthal, many residents have been forced to spend their weekend away from their homes, trying to make alternative living arrangements in nearby towns.
Source: www.stern.de
