two years after the winter floods of 2023/2024 Saxony-Anhalt In relation to flood safety, we’re considerably higher positioned than after the main floods of 2002 and 2013. However, the results of accelerating climate extremes stay a serious problem, because the Ministry of the Surroundings introduced upon request.
“The flood safety in Saxony-Anhalt skilled an actual endurance take a look at with the winter floods of 2023/2024 and handed it impressively,” defined Surroundings Minister Armin Willingmann (SPD). Although there have been some dramatic conditions on the helmets, there was no main harm.
Excessive harm after winter floods
On the flip of the 12 months 2023/2024, large rainfall brought about excessive water ranges throughout the nation. The scenario on the Helme within the Mansfeld-Südharz district was significantly tense. There, dikes in Thuringia had been at risk of being overflowed, and a number of other programs in Saxony-Anhalt had been broken. The Kelbra dam was additionally closely strained.
In response to the ministry, harm to dykes, water ranges, pumping stations and drains amounting to round 40 million euros was brought about throughout the nation. Since 2002, greater than 1.5 billion euros have been invested in flood safety.
Additional motion required
75 p.c of the roughly 1,284 kilometers of dikes in Saxony-Anhalt now adjust to the commonly accepted guidelines of expertise. An additional 18 p.c have to be adjusted, and round 7 p.c are nonetheless thought of unstable.
The ministry describes rising heavy rain and flood occasions as the largest challenges. The nation is due to this fact more and more specializing in dike renovations, flood polders, dike relocations and extra water retention within the space.
Launched by Barby
On Thursday, the state desires to formally launch one other renovated dike part close to Barby within the Salzland district. This completes the renovation of a 14 kilometer lengthy part between Calbe and Barby.
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