Flood - Rain causes water levels in Saxony-Anhalt to rise again
The rainfall on Saturday night caused some rivers in Saxony-Anhalt to rise again. The showery rainfall was heavier than initially forecast, according to the State Office for Flood Protection (LHW) on Saturday. As the ground was already saturated, this had led to rising water levels in some areas. On the Dumme in the Altmark, for example, the guideline value for alert level 2 was exceeded after the situation there had initially eased over the past few days. There is also a slight upward trend in water levels on the Jeetze and Aland rivers.
In the south of Saxony-Anhalt, the situation on the Helme remains tense. The water rose again at the Bennungen gauge after the outflow from the Kelbra reservoir was increased. On Saturday morning, the water was almost half a meter above the guideline value of the highest alert level of two meters.
Flood situation Saxony-Anhalt
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- Emergencies services in Saxony-Anhalt were put on high alert due to the flood, as heavy rain continued to increase water levels.
- The rain on Saturday not only affected rivers in Saxony-Anhalt but also contributed significantly to the overall precipitation accumulated in the region.
- The Altmark area, specifically the Dumme river, faced another flood emergency with its water level surpassing the alert level 2 guideline post the recent rainfall.
- Germany's flood protection system is currently strained as it tries to balance the rising water levels in flood-prone areas like Altmark, while also considering potential flood protection measures to prevent further damage.
- The Magdeburg city authorities have been closely monitoring the rainfall and water levels in the rivers as flood warnings are issued for several spots in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Authorities in Saxony-Anhalt have urged residents living near rivers to be vigilant about the increasing water levels and stay updated on the current and upcoming forecasted rainfall in the region.
Source: www.stern.de
