Mansfeld-South Harz - Saxony-Anhalt's flood situation remains critical
In the south of Saxony-Anhalt, the flood situation on the border with Thuringia remains critical according to the authorities. "Unfortunately, there is no relief in sight," said the mayor of the municipality of Südharz, Peter Kohl, on Saturday.
Rainfall led to a further rise in the Kelbra reservoir. Water must therefore continue to be drained in a controlled manner. This has already been happening for days, causing the water in the River Helme to rise. On Saturday, the water level in Bennungen was almost half a meter above the guideline value of two meters for the highest alert level.
The situation there is becoming increasingly critical, said Mayor Kohl. On Thursday, a dyke on the Helme was deliberately opened with excavators to allow the water to drain onto nearby fields. As a gravel pit has now been filled and the fields have been flooded, the discharge from the reservoir is once again reaching the river further downstream almost unabated.
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The flooding in Southern Harz, a region bordering Thuringia in Germany, is under the close watch of local authorities due to the critical situation. In response to the ongoing emergencies, Mayor Peter Kohl of the municipality of Südharz has expressed concern about the flood situation, stating that there's no immediate relief in sight. The rise in the Kelbra reservoir, caused by rainfall, necessitates continued controlled drainage, which has led to the water level in Bennungen exceeding its highest alert level guideline value by nearly half a meter. This flood situation in Saxony-Anhalt is causing increasing concern, as seen in the recent decision to deliberately open a dyke on the Helme to aid in draining the water onto nearby fields.
Source: www.stern.de
