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Wet phase: DWD issues severe weather warning for Harz region

The German Weather Service (DWD) has not given the all-clear for the flood areas in Lower Saxony. "We have a very wet phase, the rain will not stop any time soon," said a DWD spokeswoman on Sunday. The DWD issued a severe weather warning for the Harz Mountains. There was also a warning of...

Heavy rain pelting down on a road during a thunderstorm. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Heavy rain pelting down on a road during a thunderstorm. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Weather - Wet phase: DWD issues severe weather warning for Harz region

The German Weather Service (DWD) has not given the all-clear for the flood areas in Lower Saxony. "We have a very wet phase, the rain will not stop any time soon," said a DWD spokeswoman on Sunday. The DWD issued a severe weather warning for the Harz Mountains. There was also a warning of gale-force winds on the Brocken. "The situation is tense in Lower Saxony, in many areas there is medium or high flooding," she emphasized.

After the storm depression "Zoltan", the foothills of a low pressure system from the Atlantic are moving over the mainland. It will remain wet, with a tendency towards late Tuesday and some respite on Wednesday night. New precipitation is expected on Wednesday.

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The bad weather in Lower Saxony has resulted in a storm warning, urging residents to prepare for possible flooding. Despite the Sunday announcement from the DWD, the flood zones in Lower Saxony remain at risk, with chunks of debris posing additional hazards. Some areas in Lower Saxony, like Bremen and Hanover, are already experiencing medium to high flooding. The DWD expects more rain in the coming days, further exacerbating the flooding situation in Lower Saxony and potentially expanding the flood zone. The weather service from Hanover, DWD, has advised residents in Lower Saxony to stay aware of the hazardous conditions and to follow safety instructions closely.

Source: www.stern.de

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