Flood alarm in Dresden: How about the Elbe level?

Flood alarm in Dresden: How about the Elbe level?

The Elbe, one of the largest rivers in Europe, is currently the focus of the flood warnings in Saxony. In Dresden in particular, the Elbe water level will soon increase critically. Already with a water level of over 5.5 meters, flooding threatens, especially on the terrace bank. If alarming values of over 6.10 meters are reached, the mobile flood scores are activated. Regular checks in the region are required because the levels in Schöna and ústí nad Labem are important indicators for the situation in Dresden

The alarm levels in Saxony make it clear: With alarm level 1, smaller floods are to be expected, while alarm level 4 even larger areas, including roads and built -up areas, can be affected. The highest water level that was ever measured in the Elbe near Dresden was 940 centimeters in August 2002. The city continuously informs about current developments on its website. For a detailed evaluation of the flood situation, www.dnn.de Further information.