Flood - Water level in Helme rises again
The dyke opening in the Helme at the state border between Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt is being enlarged to divert flood water. The excavation work is underway, a spokesperson for the Kyffhäuserkreis district office announced on Thursday.
According to the district administration, the water level in the river basin on the border between the two federal states rose again on Thursday night. The dyke opening is intended to protect the village of Mönchpfiffel-Nikolausrieth with its 300 inhabitants from flooding by diverting the high water to surrounding fields.
The dyke breach created a week ago was already extended at the turn of the year. The situation in the small village remains tense, said the spokesman. Rising groundwater has also been causing problems for residents for days.
Thuringia's Environment Minister Bernhard Stengele (Greens) predicted on Wednesday after a briefing on site that the flooding in the region could continue for another ten days or so. According to current forecasts, this is how long it will take for water to be released from the overloaded Kelbra dam in Saxony-Anhalt into the Helme. This will cause the water level in the Helme to rise.
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- The flood situation in Saxony-Anhalt's Kyffhäuserkreis district is being closely monitored, as the high water level in the Helme near the national border with Thuringia poses a threat to local dikes.
- Despite the efforts to widen the dyke opening in Mönchpfiffel-Nikolausrieth, residents are still dealing with water issues due to the rising groundwater level, a common issue in the Kyffhäuserkreis district.
- The National Overland Transportation Security Administration (NATSRA) has issued warnings for the Kyffhäuserkreis district, advising residents to prepare for potential flooding and be aware of any necessary derive dike openings or evacuation plans.
- The excavator work to enlarge the dyke opening in the Helme is critical to protecting the village of Sondershausen, located in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, which shares a border with Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
- The weather forecast for the Kyffhäuserkreis district predicts heavy rainfall, which could further increase the water level in the Helme and other nearby rivers, making it crucial for the district to prepare for potential flood situations and monitor the status of the dyke openings.
Source: www.stern.de
