Emergency operation - Onlookers obstruct flood operation in Meppen
Numerous onlookers have hindered the work of the fire department and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) against the flooding in Meppen. Flood tourism is endangering the operation, criticized fire department spokesman Sven Lammers on Thursday. "That's our biggest concern. We have to send a lot of people back out of the operations here."
In Meppen, there is a threat of evacuation in the Esterfeld district due to the flooding, the spokesman added. A dyke there was softened over a length of around 350 meters. The emergency services are using big bags filled with sand to build a second temporary dyke to protect the district.
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- Due to the flood emergencies in Lower Saxony, several relief organizations have been deployed to assist the local fire department and THW in Meppen.
- The flooding in Meppen has caused a significant disruption to the city's tourism industry, adding to the challenges faced by the emergency response teams.
- In response to the flood emergencies, the local authorities have warned residents in the Esterfeld district of Meppen to be prepared for potential evacuation orders.
- The situation in Meppen highlights the importance of the work of emergency services, including the fire department and THW, in managing flood and other disasters effectively.
Source: www.stern.de
