Flood Alert Level 2 in Chemnitz and Würschnitz
Saxony's weather remains unforgiving, as flood warning level 2 hits Chemnitz and Würschnitz rivers late Sunday night. Warnings of impending flooding in certain areas were issued by the Saxony Flood Center early Sunday morning. Residents were advised to exercise caution and steer clear of basements. The Chemnitz fire department even used flood sirens to alert the public of the danger.
Meanwhile, alert level 3 was already in effect for the Lungwitzbach at the St. Egidien gauge. The Zwickauer Mulde reached level 2 at the Wechselburg 1 gauge, while several other rivers were under a level 1 warning. Although the past few days saw extensive rainfall, these situations might change over the holiday season. Similarly, the Czech Republic faced rising water levels for the Vltava, Elbe, and Eger rivers until Christmas Eve.
Rivers in the Spotlight
Despite the warnings, some residents disregarded the advice and ventured into their basements. Unfortunate consequences arose once again, culminating in one resident's rescue by the Chemnitz fire department. Keep a close eye on the flood situation in the Czech Republic, as the Vltava, Elbe, and Eger rivers face similar warnings due to heavy rain.
Note: The enrichment data does not contain any detailed information about the tropical storm or flood situation in Saxony, as it only pertains to flooding in the River Mole in the UK in January 2025. For local information about flood situations in Saxony, consult relevant weather reports or flood monitoring services specifically tailored to that region. The Climate data for Chemnitz, available on the Chemnitz Wikipedia article, does not include real-time flood information.
