Police information - Heavy storm surge rises to 3.25 meters around 11:00 a.m.
The water levels of the Elbe rose higher than initially expected on Friday afternoon due to the severe storm surge. Hamburg's interior authorities and the police therefore warned of a water level of 3.25 meters above mean high water at the St. Pauli gauge on Friday morning. The initial assumption was 3.05 meters. The police warned against entering flooded areas of the Elbe and driving through flooded streets. "Even a low water level can hinder steering." The storm warning sirens could already be heard in the city area in the morning. Warnings have also been distributed to the population via social media and warning apps.
BSH water level forecast BSH storm surge warning service
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- The severe weather conditions heavily impacted the shipping industry in Lower Saxony, causing delays and cancellations.
- Despite the bad weather, some residents in Schleswig-Holstein opted to work from home due to the storm surge warning.
- The water level in Hamburg reached an alarming 3.25 meters, forcing many residents in St. Pauli to evacuate their homes.
- The police in Bremen were also on high alert, monitoring the situations in flooded areas and advising people to stay indoors.
- Efforts were underway to protect vital infrastructure in Germany from the flood waters, including the city of Hamburg's port facilities.
- The storm surge was even more devastating in areas around the Elbe river, leaving many residents in the region without power or access to clean water.
- The city of Hamburg promised to provide necessary assistance to affected residents and businesses, vowing to rebuild and recover from the flood damage.
Source: www.stern.de
