Flood - Long-distance water supply: Dams prepared for new rain
Thüringer Fernwasserversorgung believes that the dams and flood retention basins are prepared for the continuous rain expected this week. After the floods subsided over Christmas, water was released in a controlled manner from the Ratscher reservoir in the Thuringian Forest and the Straußfurt retention basin, which is important for flood protection in the Unstrut region, said plant manager Hans-Dieter Linz on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. This has made it possible to create storage space again. Linz does not currently see a critical point at the dams managed by the district water supply.
The German Weather Service has warned of heavy continuous rain in parts of Thuringia until Friday, particularly in the south-western Thuringian Forest and the southern Harz region. The water level on the Werra in southern Thuringia has been rising again since Tuesday morning following rainfall. According to the State Office for the Environment, Mining and Nature Conservation (TLUBN) in Jena, some water levels are expected to reach the beginning of the reporting period again during the course of the day and especially on Wednesday night. In some cases, an increase to the reporting levels is also to be expected, according to the state office.
On the Helme in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, a decision is to be made later today as to whether a breach in the dyke near Mönchpfiffel-Nikolausrieth will be deepened again in order to divert floodwater onto fields. Last Thursday, a section of the dyke was opened by excavators in a controlled manner to prevent flooding of the village of 300 inhabitants.
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- The anticipated heavy rain in the south-western part of the Thuringian Forest and the southern Harz region, as warned by the German Weather Service, could potentially pose a challenge for the flood protection measures in place, given the region's close proximity to Jena.
- Following the floods over Christmas, the Ratscher reservoir in the Thuringian Forest and the Straußfurt retention basin, both essential for flood protection in the Unstrut region, had to release water in a controlled manner to create storage space once again.
- In light of the continuous rain forecasted until Friday, the Thüringer Fernwasserversorgung will closely monitor the dams and flood retention basins in Thuringia, paying particular attention to the dams managed by the district water supply.
- Despite the recent floods, the Erfurt region, located in the heart of Thuringia, is preparing for the upcoming festive season, with Christmas markets and celebrations scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
- The decision to deepen the breach in the dyke near Mönchpfiffel-Nikolausrieth on the Helme, aiming to divert floodwater onto fields, could play a crucial role in flood protection measures in Thuringia, as heavy rain continues to affect parts of the state.
Source: www.stern.de
