Flood situation - Meppen reports rising water levels again
The water levels in Meppen in Emsland, which have recently fallen, are rising again according to the town. "We still have the situation under control, but we are still constantly on alert - and we have to be," said Meppen's mayor Helmut Knurbein in a statement on Wednesday, referring to the weather situation.
In the district of Bokeloh, the peak water levels of the previous floods should be reached again or even exceeded in the course of Wednesday. The city assumes that the rise will continue until Friday. "This prompts us to maintain the measures we have taken until at least Sunday," said the head of the town hall. Dikes should continue to be checked.
Meppen is located on the Ems and Hase rivers and was particularly affected by the flooding in recent days. People had to be rescued from cars and houses on several occasions. In addition, a campsite and a retirement home were evacuated in the past few days.
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- Despite the efforts of authorities to control the situation, the bad weather in Germany's Emsland region, specifically in Meppen, has been contributing to a rise in the Ems river's water level, which was previously affected by floods.
- The mayor of Meppen, Helmut Knurbein, expressed concerns about the flood situation, stating that while they currently have the situation under control, they remain vigilant and prepared for any further developments.
- In light of the increased water levels, experts predict that the peak levels from the previous floods in the district of Bokeloh may be reached or even surpassed by Wednesday, with the rise continuing until Friday.
- Due to this forecast, the city has decided to maintain emergency measures until at least Sunday, including regular checks on dikes, to protect against potential flooding in Germany's Lower Saxony region near the Ems river.
- Meppen, a city located on the Ems and Hase rivers, has been severely impacted by the recent floods, with residents rescued from cars and houses, as well as evacuations from a campsite and a retirement home.
Source: www.stern.de
