Weather - Floods: streets in Lübeck flooded
Lübeck (dpa/lno) Some streets in Lübeck and Travemünde are under water due to persistent rainfall and squalls. The water level of the Obertrave reached 1.06 meters above sea level on Wednesday, according to the police. This also caused numerous manhole covers to overflow.
Rainfall and an increasing risk of flooding are expected to continue. According to the police, people should avoid the affected areas during this time and not drive their vehicles through flooded streets. Cars should be removed from the affected areas. There have been no injuries due to the flooding.
According to forecasts by the German Weather Service (DWD), the continuous rain is expected to continue into the evening. Gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour are expected in some areas. On the other hand, frost and snowfall are expected on Thursday night. According to the DWD, the roads may therefore become slippery.
DWD forecast, as of 10.29 a.m. PM from Lübeck police
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The heavy rain and squalls in Schleswig-Holstein, specifically in Lübeck and Travemünde, have resulted in significant rainfall, causing some streets to flood. The police reported that the water level of the Obertrave reached 1.06 meters above sea level on Wednesday, leading to numerous manhole covers overflowing.
Despite the ongoing rainfall and the increasing risk of flooding, there have been no reported injuries. The police advise people to avoid the affected areas and not drive their vehicles through flooded streets. They also recommend removing cars from the flooded areas.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the rain is expected to continue into the evening, accompanied by gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour in certain areas. Conversely, frost and snowfall are predicted for Thursday night, potentially making the roads slippery.
In a press release from Lübeck police, they warn about the dangerous weather conditions and advise residents to heed the weather warnings and take necessary precautions.
Source: www.stern.de
