Hochwasser Dresden Aktuell: Emerging Flood Concerns in Lauenburg

Rising Flood Risks in Lauenburg

Lauenburg (dpa/lno) - The Hochwasser in Sachsen and surrounding regions worries residents in northern Germany. With flood waves potentially rolling toward Lauenburg on the Elbe, local officials predict a smaller Hochwasser event next week. Christian Asboe, head of city development and order, informed that the gauge in Hohnstdorf is expected to reach around six meters. However, the situation for the lower town will become critical only at water levels of 7.50 meters.

Emergency Preparations in Lauenburg

Despite the initial expectations, city officials are preparing for the worst. A meeting with police, fire department, and other relevant entities is set for Tuesday to discuss the impending Hochwasser. The schleswig-holsteinische Innenministerium anticipates a moderate rise in water levels by week’s end, stressing the dynamic nature of weather conditions that could dramatically alter forecasts.

Monitoring Flood Situations

The Department of Meteorology (DWD) attributes the heavy rainfall to a low-pressure system named “Anett,” affecting parts of eastern Central Europe and regions in Bavaria and Saxony. Consequently, water levels in the Elbe and Oder will likely continue to increase significantly as these masses flow downstream.