Elbe threatens to flood: Wittenberge under flood warning!

Elbe threatens to flood: Wittenberge under flood warning!

Wittenberge, Deutschland - The Elbe is back in focus again, and the residents around Wittenberge look worriedly at the level. On July 9, 2025, just one day after yesterday's water level report, the situation is tense. In the past few decades, the river has caused additional excitement, especially for flooding in 2002 and 2013. maz-online.de reports on the current flood warning levels and the measures that are taken, which are taken to protect the population. It is particularly important to Martin Ferch from the city of Wittenberge that the citizens take the official clues seriously and avoid onlookers the danger zone.

Currently the nerves revolve, because the water level of the Elbe near Wittenberge has already reached alarming heights. The level measurement takes place via a measuring system in a level house that electronically stores the values. The flood center carries out the warnings about various channels such as radio, television, speaker cars and social media. In Brandenburg, four flood warning levels are defined, which range from small floods (alarm level 1) to very large floods (alarm level 4). With a critical water level of about four meters, the water even begins to run at Nedwighafen, which leads to the blocking of parking spaces.

flood and construction work

A special hotspot for flood problems is the construction site of the A14 bridge over the Elbe. According to Volksstimme.de, this construction site is currently flooded, and the construction work is resting until further notice. The water levels reached 5.72 meters on New Year's Eve and alarm level II was proclaimed. The flood section is predicted to 6 meters for this period. The newly built bridge pillars are now in the water, which raises questions about possible damage. In the coming weeks, it will be crucial for the Deges construction company to make decisions about delays and further measures.

Overall, it is expected that the complete passability of the A14 will be implemented by the beginning of 2027, which should significantly improve the connection from Magdeburg to Wismar. Over two billion euros are to be invested in the largest new motorway construction in Germany.

environmental awareness and flood management

Not only the current events demand our attention: In the long run, questions about flood management must also be addressed. The Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that the area loss of natural flood areas increases the flood damage. Deich references that have already been carried out have shown that further measures are necessary. A rethink in development development near the river is required, and new construction areas near the water should no longer be approved.

These developments are not only important for Wittenberge, but also affect numerous local authorities along the Elbe. Flood hazard cards should ensure that the population is informed in good time about possible flood risks in order to plan their own protective measures. It is gratifying that the measures to inform citizens have been improved in recent years.

In this critical period, we have no choice but to take the warnings of the authorities seriously and be vigilant. The Elbe has a life of its own, and every level jump can have far -reaching consequences.