Flood situation - Further flood alert in Brandenburg
Flooding continues in Brandenburg, particularly on the Elbe and Havel rivers. Alert levels 1 and 2 of a total of 4 were still in force in some regions, with meadows on the riverbanks and agricultural fields particularly affected by flooding. This also affected areas along the Oder.
The water levels of the Elbe in the Wittenberge area in Prignitz fell slightly, but are expected to rise again at the beginning of next week, according to the State Environment Agency on Thursday. The River Stepenitz in Perleberg may also continue to swell.
The flood protection facilities have withstood the masses of water, according to the Ministry of the Environment in Potsdam. "However, the current, prolonged flood situation requires the dykes - especially on the Elbe - to be checked regularly so that any softening can be detected in good time." The ministry emphasized that around 43.6 million euros had been invested in flood protection in 2023. The same amount is also to be provided in 2024.
A flood warning was issued again on Thursday for the Schwarze Elster. Developments on the Lower Havel and the Oder near Ratzdorf, Eisenhüttenstadt and Gartz must also continue to be monitored.
Flood warnings Brandenburg Water level of the Stepenitz Information on the alert levels
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- Despite the fall in water levels in Wittenberge, residents in the area should remain vigilant, as the Elbe River is expected to rise again next week, potentially leading to more flooding.
- The Rhine-Havel Canal, which connects the Elbe and Havel Rivers, has also been affected by the flooding, causing disruptions in transportation and logistics across Brandenburg.
- Farmers in Perleberg, situated near the River Stepenitz, have been particularly affected by the floods, losing crops and livestock as the water levels continue to rise, posing a flood alarm for the region.
- The state government of Brandenburg has called for heightened awareness of the flood situation, urging residents in affected areas to be prepared for potential evacuations and to stay informed about the latest flood warnings.
- The rivers Elbe and Havel are not the only bodies of water causing concern, as the Oder, which also flows through Brandenburg, is also experiencing flooding, affecting communities throughout the region.
- The environmental agency has reminded residents that the flood protection facilities must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure their durability, with investments in flood protection measures totaling over 87.2 million euros in the upcoming years.
Source: www.stern.de
