Pegelstand Elbe Reports Rising Waters Amid Unwetter in Sachsen
Reinhardtsdorf-Schönna (dpa/sn) - Rivers in Sachsen are swelling as the flood situation worsens. The Pegelstand Elbe in Schöna, near the Czech border, reported alarm level 3 early Monday morning, surpassing the critical threshold of 6 meters. Local authorities noted that with level 3 being the second highest warning stage, flooding from built areas has become a serious concern.
Similarly, water levels in the Lausitzer Neiße are rising, with a report indicating a height of 4.98 meters in Görlitz, close to the Polish border. As a precaution, a section of the B99 highway has been closed. The warning threshold for level 3 in this area stands at 4.80 meters.
So far, there haven't been any significant rescue operations, though officials warn that the water levels are projected to rise further. A police spokesperson noted, 'We haven’t had to evacuate anyone yet, but the situation remains critical.'
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