Emsland - Water levels in Meppen fall minimally
The water levels in the town of Meppen in Lower Saxony have fallen slightly. However, caution is still required, especially as rain is expected to return in the coming days, the town announced on Saturday. "The concrete development of the expected water levels is still uncertain," said Mayor Helmut Knurbein (CDU).
Meppen, which lies on the Ems and Hase rivers, is particularly affected by the flooding. People have already had to be rescued from cars and houses on several occasions. A campsite and a retirement home were also evacuated.
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- Despite the minimal decrease in the water level, the Emsland authorities remain vigilant due to the forecasted bad weather in Meppen, Lower Saxony.
- The Ems river, flowing through Emsland, has been a significant contributor to the recent flooding incidents in Meppen.
- The CDU Mayor of Meppen, Helmut Knurbein, has emphasized the uncertainty regarding the future water levels, urging residents to remain cautious.
- The bad weather in Germany has led to several emergencies and disasters, forcing evacuations of vulnerable locations in Meppen, such as a campsite and a retirement home.
- The small town of Meppen, located in Emsland, has faced numerous challenges due to the high water levels, including car and house rescues and displaced residents.
- Rain in Emsland and the potential for further floods pose significant threats to the communities along the Ems and Hase rivers in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
