Storm - Rain and floods in Saxony-Anhalt: Storm on the Brocken
Christmas in Saxony-Anhalt will be very wet this year. There will be persistent rain and rising water levels on the rivers. The flood forecasting center in Magdeburg warned of flooding on the Mulde, Aller and Havel on Saturday. The rivers were carrying significantly more water than the long-term average, it said. Exceeding the guideline values and alert levels cannot be ruled out. Some of the Aland, Ehle, Elbe, Bode, Unstrut, Ohre, Weißer Elster and Schwarzer Elster rivers have already reached alert levels three.
According to the forecast of the German Weather Service in Leipzig, it will remain rainy on Saturday with two to four degrees between the Harz Mountains and the Burgenland district. Only in the Harz Mountains above 700 meters will there still be snow, which will also change to rain later. There will be a heavy storm on the Brocken.
The forecast for Christmas Eve is gray skies with rain and a mild nine to twelve degrees. According to the DWD forecast, there will be continuous rain in the Harz and Mansfeld-Südharz districts. A thaw sets in in the Harz. A hurricane is raging on the Brocken.
Saxony-Anhalt weather
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- Despite the challenging weather conditions, some people in Saxony-Anhalt are still hoping for a festive Christmas with twinkling lights and decorated trees, despite the impending floods.
- The water level of the Elbe in Magdeburg is continuously monitored due to the flood warnings, as chunks of ice might add to the already high water level.
- The Flood forecasting center is closely monitoring the situations on the Havel and Unstrut rivers, as heavy rain and rising water levels pose a significant threat.
- The rain in Leipzig has caused the water level of the Lauff and Pleisse rivers to surge, which has resulted in the evacuation of several buildings in the area.
- The bad weather has also affected the city of Bad Düben, located near the Saale river, as the high water levels have threatened several homes and businesses in the area.
- In a bid to mitigate the impact of the floods, the authorities in Saxony-Anhalt have deployed sandbags at crucial points along the rivers, including the Fuhse, Ina, and Altmühle.
- The heavy rain and floods have also disrupted the usual festivities in the region, with several Christmas markets in Saxony-Anhalt temporarily closed or reduced in size.
- While the weather forecasts are predicting continued rain throughout the festive season, the residents of Saxony-Anhalt remain hopeful that the floods will subside soon, allowing them to enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas.
Source: www.stern.de
