Numerous river levels in Lower Saxony remain above the highest reporting level
Numerous river levels in Lower Saxony are still above the highest reporting level due to the ongoing flooding. This is according to an overview published by the State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation on Tuesday morning. Several places on the Weser, Aller and Leine are affected.
In some places, the water level dropped by several centimetres, while in others it rose slightly. In Drakenburg on the Weser, the water level at 7 a.m. on Tuesday was 16 centimetres above the highest reporting level, as it was in the municipality of Dörverden. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), continuous rain is expected in some areas on Tuesday, with 30 to 40 liters of rain per square meter within 24 hours. It is also expected to remain rainy on Wednesday.
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- Due to the relentless flooding, numerous rivers in Lower Saxony continue to have water levels surpassing their highest reporting level, affecting areas such as the Weser, Aller, and Leine.
- The State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation reported that, despite a slight decrease in water levels in certain areas, places like Drakenburg and Dörverden on the Weser still stand 16 centimeters above the highest reporting level.
- Hoping for a respite, the German Weather Service forecasts only occasional decrease in rainfall in some parts of Lower Saxony, with potential rainfall of 30 to 40 liters per square meter within 24 hours, further exacerbating the flood situation.
Source: www.ntv.de
