Storm surge and heavy rain: Lower Saxony is preparing for uncomfortable weather!

Storm surge and heavy rain: Lower Saxony is preparing for uncomfortable weather!

Stormy weather is coming over Lower Saxony and is described by meteorologists as particularly unpleasant. High pressure areas retreat and make way for wetter weather. Loud News38 From a weather perspective, a sharp increase in precipitation is expected in the coming period. Weather expert Dominik Jung predicts that up to 80 liters of rain per square meter could fall in Lower Saxony, while up to 100 liters is possible in the Ore Mountains.

Already on Thursday, October 23rd, there were squalls with speeds of up to 80 km/h and there is a risk of storm surges on the coasts. These developments point to a typical autumn weather that will accompany us along with temperatures between 14 and 18 degrees, with the sunny and warm days now over.

Heavy rain and extreme weather

The dangers of heavy rain and extreme weather have increased in recent years due to climate change. A severe weather warning due to heavy rain usually means not only intense precipitation, but also real dangers such as flash floods, landslides or flooding. In Lower Saxony, an information map for heavy rain risks has been published since November 2024 to provide address-specific information. Loud Lower Saxony These maps show possible flooding for various rainfall scenarios, which should be taken into account in an emergency.

Especially in view of the heavy and persistent rainfall, it is important to take warnings seriously and find out about suitable emergency preparedness measures. Environment Minister Christian Meyer emphasizes the need to focus more on municipal heavy rain prevention. These precautionary measures are a direct response to increasing extreme weather conditions and are intended to help cities and communities be better prepared for the dangers.

Climate change and its effects

Climate research also finds that climate change is a main driver for the increase in such extreme events. A 2021 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights that the Earth's surface temperature is rapidly warming and an increase in heavy rainfall events is predictable. Loud WWF The maximum amount of precipitation has increased by 3 to 19 percent due to climate change, which has a lasting impact on forecasts for future weather events.

Rapid global warming means that coastal flooding, which previously only occurred once a century, will now occur annually. In order to counteract these threatening developments, it is time to take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and place a greater focus on environmental and climate protection.

As we prepare for the chilly autumn months, it remains important not only to pay attention to the weather forecast, but also to actively combat the consequences of climate change and be prepared for dangerous situations. November could be wetter than many expect and even bring snow to the low mountain ranges, making preparations all the more urgent.