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Possible evacuation prepared: Dikes currently stable

The city of Oldenburg is preparing for a possible evacuation due to the flooding. The dykes are still under high pressure, the city announced on Saturday. Water levels would only drop marginally at most. So far, however, the dykes are dry and stable.

Large sandbags are dropped at Barneführer Holz by a Super Puma helicopter of the Federal Police to....aussiedlerbote.de
Large sandbags are dropped at Barneführer Holz by a Super Puma helicopter of the Federal Police to secure a dyke. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Oldenburg - Possible evacuation prepared: Dikes currently stable

The city of Oldenburg is preparing for a possible evacuation due to the flooding. The dykes are still under high pressure, the city announced on Saturday. Water levels would only drop marginally at most. So far, however, the dykes are dry and stable.

According to the information, the Achterdiek area, where the Küstenkanal flows into the Hunte, is particularly affected. "This is a precautionary measure - a concrete evacuation is currently not planned," it said in a statement. Emergency accommodation is available for affected citizens, it said. Regardless of this, access to the dykes is still prohibited.

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  1. Despite the current stability of the dykes, authorities in Oldenburg are urging caution due to the persistent bad weather conditions in Lower Saxony, as such weather can exacerbate flood situations and increase the risk of dike breaches.
  2. The recent flooding in Oldenburg has led to the establishment of emergency evacuation plans, highlighting the importance of being prepared for disasters, especially in areas prone to floods.
  3. As part of the precautionary measures taken by Oldenburg authorities, local schools and public buildings have been identified as potential evacuation centers, providing a sense of safety and security for residents in the event of an emergency.
  4. Despite the availability of emergency accommodation, many residents in Oldenburg are choosing to stay in their homes, opting to monitor the situation closely and follow any guidelines issued by local authorities, hoping that the dykes will remain stable and the flood threat will pass.

Source: www.stern.de

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