Continuous rain - Mobile dyke to protect against flooding in Braunschweig
To protect the city center from flooding, a so-called mobile dyke is being set up in Braunschweig as a precautionary measure. It consists of rolled-out hoses that form a barrier when filled with water, the administration announced on Monday. The system is being used for the first time and replaces the method of stacking sandbags on top of each other. According to the city, the flood crisis team decided on the precautionary measure. It would lead to road closures. Some streetcar lines will also not be able to run and rail replacement services will be provided.
There is currently no danger of flooding at Kalenwall, the administration emphasized. The flooding caused by the Oker and its tributaries is still limited to the designated flooding areas. However, water levels are expected to rise over the next few days. Heavy rainfall is forecast in some areas. It may also be necessary to increase the water discharge from the almost completely full Okertal dam in the Harz Mountains, the report continued.
BSH water level forecast
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- Despite the continuous rain in Lower Saxony, specifically in Braunschweig, the flood situation at Kalenwall remains under control, according to the administration.
- Occasionally, bad weather with heavy rainfall is predicted for other parts of Lower Saxony, and there might be a need to increase the water discharge from the almost full Okertal dam in the Harz Mountains.
- The city of Bremen, located not too far from Braunschweig, has also been affected by the continuous rain, leading to some road closures and disruption in streetcar services due to flooding in certain areas.
- The Weather service has issued a warning for the city centers of both Braunschweig and Bremen, advising residents to stay updated on the weather conditions to avoid any potential danger and prepare for possible flooding.
Source: www.stern.de
