Persistent rain further increases the risk of flooding

Storm - Persistent rain further increases the risk of flooding

Following the persistent rainfall, the water levels in the waters of Rhineland-Palatinate have continued to rise significantly. As the Flood Forecasting Center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment announced on Saturday, in the catchment areas of the rivers Sieg, Wied, Saynbach and Lahn, the values corresponding to a flood that occurs approximately every two years were exceeded at some gauges. Further rising water levels are also expected on the Rhine.

At the Maxau gauge on the Upper Rhine, the reported height of seven meters was exceeded on Friday evening. A peak is expected here on Christmas Eve. The water levels on the Sieg and its tributaries have also reportedly risen sharply. On the Wied, the water levels are at a high level just below a flood, which occurs approximately every two years.

On the Lahn, the reported levels of four and a half and five and a half meters respectively were exceeded at the Diez and Kalkofen gauges on Saturday morning. According to the state office, they are expected to continue to rise until Sunday. After that, water levels are forecast to fall.

According to the information, the water level on the Moselle at the Trier gauge has also risen. It is only slightly likely that the reported height of six meters will be exceeded for a short time until Sunday, but this cannot be ruled out for the holidays.

Flood report State Office for the Environment RLP

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1. Due to the bad weather conditions, the Flood Forecasting Center at the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for Environment closely monitors the flood risk in various rivers, including the Lahn.
2. Despite the ongoing bad weather, the authorities urge residents in areas prone to flooding, such as Mainz, to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of the flood warning system.
3. The State Office for Environment in Rhineland-Palatinate has issued a flood alert for several regions, including the catchment areas of the Lahn, where heavy rainfall has contributed to an increase in the flood risk.
4. The Flood Forecasting Center at the State Office for Environment in Rhineland-Palatinate is responsible for issuing flood warnings and advising authorities on flood prevention measures.
5. In order to minimize the impact of the flood, the State Office for Environment in Rhineland-Palatinate has issued recommendations for precautionary measures, such as sandbagging and evacuating residents from vulnerable areas.
6. The persistent rainfall in Rhineland-Palatinate has raised the water level of several rivers, including the Lahn and the Rhine, increasing the potential for flooding in these areas.
7. The Environmental Ministry of Rhineland-Palatinate has called on residents to report any unusual fluctuations in the water level of their local rivers and streams to the Flood Forecasting Center, in order to help in flood risk assessment and mitigation efforts.

Source: www.stern.de