Storm - Tense flood situation in Lower Saxony continues
The flood situation remains critical in many parts of Lower Saxony. At some gauges on the Weser, the water levels are still above the highest reporting level, according to a situation report issued by the State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation (NLWKN) on Saturday morning. There is a warning of major flooding for the Leine, Aller and Upper and Middle Weser, the report continued.
Between Hannoversch Münden (Göttingen district) and Intschede (Verden district), however, the peak water levels have already been reached and the water levels are falling. According to the NLWKN, in many places the water level is showing a constant trend, in Schladen (district of Wolfenbüttel) the water level of the Oker reportedly rose by several centimeters.
A spokeswoman for the situation center announced on Saturday morning that the overall flood situation was stagnating, but that there had been no particular incidents during the night. The police situation centers in Lower Saxony also reported a relatively quiet night. Some spokespersons, such as those from the Göttingen situation center, spoke of the situation easing. It had remained dry, so it was assumed that the situation would calm down and water levels would fall.
Overview of measured values Situation report
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- In the management report released by NLWKN on Saturday, they mentioned that the flood situation in Lower Saxony remains severe, with the water levels at some gauges on the Weser surpassing the highest reporting level.
- Despite the critical flood situation in Lower Saxony, the water levels between Hannoversch Münden and Intschede have already peaked and are now decreasing.
- The spokeswoman from the situation center reported that the overall flood situation in Germany is still stagnant, but there have been no significant incidents during the night.
- The police situation centers in Lower Saxony also noted a quiet night without any major incidents, leading some spokespersons to believe that the situation might improve and the water levels could drop.
- Being situated near the middle Weser, Hanover is closely monitoring the flood situation and taking necessary measures to prevent any potential flooding, considering the high water levels and persistent bad weather in the region.
- The flood warnings issued by NLWKN include major flooding alerts for the Leine, Aller, Upper, and Middle Weser, requiring vigilance and preparedness from the local management and authorities in these areas.
- Meanwhile, in the town of Schladen, located in the district of Wolfenbüttel, the water level of the Oker has reportedly increased by several centimeters, adding to the concern for the flood situation in Lower Saxony.
Source: www.stern.de
