In the heart of Hanover, the fire department has been working tirelessly amidst relentless rain and gusty winds. With reports of substantial water damage in buildings and trees needing removal, they've been called out to a whopping 52 operations in the city alone within the past 24 hours. On top of that, they've dispatched an additional 255 emergency operations for fire departments in the Hannover region.
As the rain continued to pour, the fire department began receiving an increasing number of reports about water damage. Either rainwater had seeped into building basements or collects in low-lying areas, causing concern. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The current flood levels are being closely monitored by emergency services, who are regularly checking ahead to prevent any major issues stemming from the high water levels of the Leine and Ihme rivers in the state capital. In Ricklingen, the dyke gates on Düsternstraße and Kneippweg are set to be temporarily closed soon.
Heavy rain across Lower Saxony has caused water levels of rivers and streams to spike in numerous areas. The NLWKN (Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation Agency) reports that by early Sunday morning, 30 water levels had reached the third of their four warning levels. This threshold is associated with flooding of buildings, larger areas, roads, and cellars.
The situation was particularly troublesome in Rodenberg, Sarstedt, and Hann. Münden. Despite the challenging conditions, the Hanover fire department and local authorities have been vigilant and proactive in their efforts to mitigate the effects of the rising water levels.
