Several water levels still above the highest reporting level

Flood situation - Several water levels still above the highest reporting level

Several water levels on rivers in Lower Saxony are still above the highest reporting level. In Nienburg and Drakenburg on the Weser, the water level was 15 centimetres above the highest reporting level on Thursday morning, according to a situation report from the State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation (NLWKN). The authority stated that water levels had risen for numerous gauges on the Weser - in some places they fell minimally.

The situation on the Aller also remains tense. In Celle and Eitze, the water level on Thursday morning was around 60 centimetres above the highest reporting level, while in other places such as Rethem and Ahlden it was more than 20 centimetres in each case. The water level on the Leine was also above the highest reporting level in several areas - for example in Neustadt and Schwarmstedt.

According to the NLWKN, there is a risk of flooding of larger areas as well as individual properties, streets and cellars if the third reporting level is reached.

Situation report

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1. The flood situation in Hanover is closely monitored, as several water levels in the city are approaching the highest reporting level due to the bad weather conditions.
2. The NLWKN has issued a warning for areas near the Weser in Drakenburg, as the water level has been consistently higher than the reporting level, reaching 15 centimetres above on Thursday morning.
3. The authorities in Lower Saxony are urging residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert and prepare their properties, as the weather forecast predicts more heavy rain and potential flooding in the coming days.
4. The Dutch company NLWKN is collaborating with local authorities to deploy drones and other technological equipment to monitor the water levels and assess the flood situation in real-time.
5. Despite decreasing water levels in some parts of the Weser, the flood situation remains critical in Nienburg and other surrounding towns, with residents worried about potential flooding of their homes and properties.
6. The NLWKN has recommended that schools and daycare centers in flood-prone areas consider closing temporarily to minimize the risk of children being affected by the bad weather and potential floods.

Source: www.stern.de