Flood - Water levels rise on the Werra in Thuringia
The water level on the Werra in southern Thuringia has been rising again since Tuesday morning following rainfall. According to the State Office for the Environment, Mining and Nature Conservation (TLUBN) in Jena, some water levels are expected to reach the beginning of the reporting period again during the course of the day and especially on Wednesday night. In some cases, a rise to the reporting levels is also to be expected, according to the state office. The German Weather Service has warned of heavy continuous rain in parts of Thuringia until Friday, particularly in the south-western Thuringian Forest and the southern Harz Mountains.
In northern Thuringia, water levels are expected to rise significantly on the Zorge, Bere and Unstrut rivers. On Tuesday, four water levels in Thuringia initially exceeded the start of the report again. This applied to the Nahe in Hinternah, the Unstrut in Oldisleben, the Saale in Saalfeld-Remschütz and the Bere in Ilfeld in northern Thuringia.
On the Helme in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, a decision is to be made on Tuesday as to whether a breach in the dyke near Mönchpfiffel-Nikolausrieth will be deepened again in order to divert floodwater onto fields. Last Thursday, a section of the dyke was opened by excavators in a controlled manner in order to prevent flooding of the village of 300 inhabitants.
Thuringian Flood Information Center DWD forecast
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- The weather forecast from the German Weather Service (DWD) indicates heavy continuous rain in the southern Thuringian Forest and southern Harz Mountains, which may contribute to further rising water levels.
- Residents in the Thuringian Forest area should closely monitor the weather conditions and potential impact on local water levels, as the Environment, Mining, and Nature Conservation State Office in Jena advises caution.
- In addition to the Werra, other rivers in Thuringia, such as the Zorge, Bere, and Unstrut, have already seen water levels rise above the reported levels in some locations, increasing the risk of flooding in southern Thuringia.
- Despite the efforts to manage water levels, the Thuringian State Office has warned that further precipitation could lead to even higher water levels, potentially impacting homes and infrastructure in affected areas.
- To mitigate the flood risk in southern Thuringia, the State Office is constantly monitoring weather patterns and river levels, working closely with local communities to prepare for potential emergencies and implement necessary protections.
- The Thuringian Forest, known for its rich natural landscape, is especially vulnerable to extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and flooding, making it crucial for the State Office to implement effective strategies to protect both the environment and nearby communities.
Source: www.stern.de
