Heat wave and low water levels: East Saxons in the crisis!

Heat wave and low water levels: East Saxons in the crisis!

High temperatures are properly increasing both humans and nature in the districts of Bautzen and Görlitz. The temperatures in the region are currently reaching dizzying heights, which has a noticeable effect on the water levels of the rivers. According to a current report by Saxon remain the flows of the Elbe between 50 and 60 percent of the monthly typical values, which is not entirely in the low water area, but still gives rise to concern.

The water levels are so low that there are currently no economic shipping transports on the Elbe. This situation is expected to improve in the coming weeks, as the spokeswoman for Saxon inland Han Oberelbe GmbH explains. The weather remains unpredictable, and the drought will be shown as an annual phenomenon until mid -September.

increasing risk of forest fire

In the region, the high temperatures have also drastically increased the risk of forest fire. The weather conditions do not make it easy for the authorities to protect the wilderness. The warnings are clear, the highest vigilance is required to prevent a flame inferno. This is also clearly shown in the leisure behavior of the people who are traveling in the forests.

Not only the forests suffer from the summer heat. The decreasing amounts of precipitation and the increasing sealing of areas also help to ensure that rainwater cannot penetrate consistently into the ground. In inner -city areas, drainage problems can occur in sudden rainfall, which unfortunately causes fall floods that additionally burden the ecosystems. According to the Bund for the Environment and Nature Conservation this often leads to an increase in water pollution by nutrients and germs that recover health risks.

expected developments

The city administration, however, is planning new measures to take water management into account. This also includes the creation of a new home location that is tailored to the challenges of today. The train connections in East Saxony are also to be improved, so that mobility does not suffer despite the prevailing circumstances. This initiative is also welcomed by the population, which has a good hand for sustainable developments. Improvements in local public transport are golden value during these difficult times.

Another interesting detail from the region is reporting on an obelisk in the Bautzen diving cemetery, which should not be missing as part of the diverse local reporting. These aspects show that despite the current challenges, the cultural and historical values ​​of the region are also held up.

The weather forecasts indicate that the weather will be consistent in the coming weeks. Therefore, the people on site are well advised to observe the situation carefully and to adapt to the changed circumstances.