Flood - No relaxation on the Stepenitz: alert level 1 declared
The water level in the Stepenitz river in Prignitz has risen again and a flood alert has been issued once more. Since late Tuesday evening, the river section from the confluence with the Dömnitz up to and including Perleberg has once again been on alert level 1, as the State Environment Agency announced on its website. Flooding of areas close to the banks is to be expected. At the Wolfshagen/Stepenitz gauge, a significant rise in the water level is also very likely due to the predicted rainfall. The possibility of reaching alert level 2 in the coming days cannot be ruled out, it said.
In Wittenberge in Prignitz, alert level 2 has been in force for several days, as well as for sections of the river in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district. The dykes in these regions are checked daily and flood protection material is kept on hand. According to the forecast, the water level of the Elbe at the Wittenberge gauge should fall on Thursday and then be below 6 meters.
On the Oder, the alert level 1 continues to apply for the river sections at the Ratzdorf and Eisenhüttenstadt gauges. The all-clear has been given for the Lausitzer Neiße, the Schwarze-Elster and also the Elbe in the Elbe-Elster district.
Flood warnings Brandenburg
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In response to the rising water level, a flood alarm has been activated in Wittenberge, Brandenburg, elevating the alert level to 1. The weather forecast predicts continued heavy rainfall, which could potentially escalate the situation further. Residents in the surrounding areas should remain vigilant and be prepared for potential flooding near the river banks. Frequent check-ups of the dykes and maintenance of flood protection materials are essential for mitigating potential damage. The nearby district of Prignitz has already been dealing with alert level 2 for several days, highlighting the ongoing flood concerns in the region.
Source: www.stern.de
