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Storm surges expected on the Weser and North Sea

Filling sandbags, erecting barriers, pumping out water: the fire department and THW helpers in the flood areas of Lower Saxony are not having a peaceful festive season this year. And on Christmas Day, there is another storm surge.

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The sandbags permanently installed to stabilize the dune were uncovered by the waves of the storm "Zoltan". Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Storm surges expected on the Weser and North Sea

In view of the continuing tense weather conditions, the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg is warning of storm surges in the Weser region and on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony. In Bremen and Bremerhaven, the Weser is expected to reach the storm surge mark of 1.5 meters above mean high water (MHW) on Monday afternoon, as the BSH announced on Sunday evening. In Lower Saxony, Elsfleth, Brake and Rechtenfleth on the Weser are also expected to be affected according to the forecast. The BSH has issued a warning for Wilhelmshaven on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony. According to the forecast, the storm surge threshold will be reached there in the morning.

The water is also still high on many other rivers and streams in Lower Saxony. According to the Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation Agency (NLWKN), 45 gauges reached the third of four warning levels on Monday night. The rivers Weser, Aller, Leine and Oker, among others, exceeded this threshold. At level three, flooding of properties and larger areas as well as roads and cellars is possible.

In Celle, the helpers had their hands full. Large areas along the Aller and Fuhse rivers are already flooded there, as the fire department announced on Monday morning. On Christmas Eve, the fire department and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief initially protected a retirement and nursing home from the flood with sandbags. But in the course of the evening, the home had to be evacuated as a precautionary measure for safety reasons. The helpers continued filling sandbags in the city area and responding to flooded cellars well into the night.

There was also an acute warning for Rodenberg (Schaumburg district) on Christmas Eve, and the situation was also precarious in Sarstedt (Hildesheim district) and Hann. Münden (Göttingen district). Emergency services were in constant action, and in many places sandbags were also used in an attempt to combat the masses of water. The German Weather Service (DWD) issued severe weather warnings for the Harz region.

BSH water level forecast

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  1. Despite the Christmas Day celebrations, residents in Elsfleth, Brake, and Rechtenfleth on the Weser in Lower Saxony should be preparatory, as storm surges are expected according to the BSH's forecast.
  2. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Bremerhaven also issued a warning for the North Sea coast, predicting a storm surge threshold to be reached in Wilhelmshaven in the morning.
  3. The North Sea and the Weser region are not the only areas facing bad weather conditions; the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) warned of storm surges on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony.
  4. Bad weather continues to pose a threat to Lower Saxony, as 45 gauges reached the third warning level on Monday night, exceeding the threshold for rivers like the Weser, Aller, Leine, and Oker.
  5. In response to the rising waters, fire departments and the Technical Relief Agency (THW) in Celle were busy protecting properties and evacuating residents, particularly in areas along the Aller and Fuhse rivers.
  6. The threat of storm surges and flooding extends beyond Lower Saxony, reaching as far as the Hanseatic cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, where the Weser is expected to reach a storm surge mark of 1.5 meters above mean high water (MHW) on Monday afternoon.
  7. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is closely monitoring the weather conditions and issuing warnings for all affected areas, including the flood zone in Wilhelmshaven and areas near the North Sea coast.
  8. In Hamburg, citizens should stay informed about the developing weather conditions and follow any instructions given by local authorities, especially as the storm surge threshold may be reached as early as Monday afternoon.
  9. The German Weather Service (DWD) also issued severe weather warnings for the Harz region, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and preparation amidst the ongoing storm surge warnings.
  10. While the water levels in many rivers and streams are still high in Lower Saxony, the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) continues to monitor the situation closely and provide updates on any changes or potential threats.
  11. Residents in cities like Wilhelmshaven, Hanover, Bremen, and Hamburg should remain cautious and stay informed, as storm surges and flooding can occur suddenly, posing a threat to lives and properties on the North Sea coast and along rivers such as the Weser.

Source: www.stern.de

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