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Flood warnings for several rivers in Saxony-Anhalt

Following the thaw and the persistent rainfall of the past few days, the water levels of several rivers in Saxony-Anhalt have risen significantly. Alert level two of four was reached on the Dumme near Tylsen and the Ohre near Wolmirstedt, as the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Flood Protection...

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A flood sign stands by a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A flood sign stands by a flooded field. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flooding - Flood warnings for several rivers in Saxony-Anhalt

Following the thaw and the persistent rainfall of the past few days, the water levels of several rivers in Saxony-Anhalt have risen significantly. Alert level two of four was reached on the Dumme near Tylsen and the Ohre near Wolmirstedt, as the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Flood Protection and Water Management announced on Tuesday. From alert level three, the first flooding of individual properties, streets or cellars is possible.

According to the flood forecasting center, the water levels are expected to continue to rise in the coming days due to the predicted further rainfall. At the water levels of the Weiße Elster, the Wipper and the Warme Bode, the reporting limits were reached as the lowest level of flood exceedance.

Flood forecast Saxony-Anhalt

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  1. Residents in Magdeburg and other areas of Saxony-Anhalt are on high alert, as the flood warning for several rivers in the region continues.
  2. The recent thaw and heavy rainfall have caused the water level in the Dumme near Tylsen and the Ohre near Wolmirstedt to reach alarm level two, according to flood protection officials.
  3. While it's not yet at alarm level three, further rainfall is predicted to raise the water level even higher, potentially leading to flooding of individual properties, streets, or cellars.
  4. As a result, the flood forecasting center in Germany has issued warnings for rivers such as the Weiße Elster, Wipper, and Warme Bode, where reporting limits have already been reached.
  5. The city of Wolmirstedt, located in Saxony-Anhalt, has been particularly affected by the flood warnings, with the Ohre river posing a significant threat.
  6. Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant, monitor the flood warnings closely, and take necessary precautions to protect their properties from the rising floodwaters.

Source: www.stern.de

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