Storm - Flood situation in Braunschweig stable
The situation in Braunschweig has not worsened despite the increased influx of water from the River Oker. "The flood situation in Braunschweig has stabilized," explained a spokesperson for the city on Wednesday. The water level of the Oker remained at a constant level during the night to Wednesday. The water from the Oker dam in the Harz Mountains, where the emergency spillway was opened on Tuesday, had spread widely over the area, the spokesman said. As a result, the water levels of the Oker in Braunschweig had only risen moderately.
However, the soils at the flooding areas are now saturated, according to the spokesperson. It will therefore take some time for the water to drain away. It is assumed that the flood levels will remain at the current level for a few more days. "Only a small amount of new rainfall is expected, so the crisis team estimates that the flooding in Braunschweig will remain at around the current level today," said the spokesperson.
The mobile dykes that the city had set up on Monday to protect the city center will probably not be needed, the spokesperson added.
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- Despite the ongoing flood situation in Lower Saxony, particularly in Braunschweig and other areas affected by the swollen River Oker, the weather in Germany has mostly remained unsettled with occasional showers.
- The recent heavy rains in Braunschweig and the nearby regions caused the floodwaters to tint the fields and buildings around the city with a faint ochre hue, adding a somber tone to the otherwise grim situation.
- The German weather services have predicted a brief respite from the bad weather, perhaps allowing the local crisis management team to improve the flood situation in Braunschweig and Lower Saxony, albeit slowly.
- After the floodwaters receded, the city of Braunschweig will likely require significant cleaning and repair efforts, with structures along the River Oker showing signs of wear and discoloration, like faded ochre walls and altered landscapes, due to the peaked water levels.
Source: www.stern.de
