Flood - Water levels in the Elbe rising again
The water levels of the Elbe are rising again after rainfall and thawing in the mountains. According to information from the State Flood Center on Wednesday, the water level at the Schöna and Dresden gauges is expected to reach alarm level 2 this Thursday. For Dresden, this means exceeding the five-meter mark. On Wednesday afternoon, the value was 4.39 meters, normal is two meters. According to the forecast, it could be 5.71 meters on Saturday. However, the Elbe in Dresden is still a long way from record levels. During the flood of the century in 2022, the water level here was 9.40 meters.
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The rising water levels in the Elbe pose a threat of a flood, as predicted by the State Flood Center. If the water level at the Dresden gauge reaches alarm level 2, as anticipated, it will surpass the five-meter mark, significantly impacting the city. Heavy rainfall and melting snow in the mountains are contributing to the increase in the Elbe's water level.
Source: www.stern.de
