Unterweißbach is worried about security: Fall floods threaten residents!

Unterweißbach is worried about security: Fall floods threaten residents!

In the small community of Unterweißbach, the whole force of the forces of nature is once again shown. Again and again the heavy rain in Oberweißbach results in violent floods of falls, which frighten the residents in fear and horror. Steffen Günther, the local mayor of Unterweißbach, indicates the urgently needed improvement in flood protection measures. For the residents, he fears that the flood floods with waves of up to 70 centimeters could have catastrophic effects on the infrastructure. These warnings are not out of air, as numerous reports and criminal case analyzes prove. According to [MDR] (https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/thueringen/ost-thueringen/saalfeld-rudolstadt/hochwater protection-sturz-sturzflut-unter-unter-100.html), vibrations have already led to a steadily increasing nervousness.

The Weißbach, which flows through Unterweißbach, brings not only the beautiful sides of nature, but also the risks. The stream runs underground over a length of about 700 meters and therefore often leads to a risk to the environment with strong precipitation. The problems are increased by a flood protection rake from round wood, which was installed two years ago and only works to a limited extent. The rake runs the risk of being blocked by garbage, rubble, rubble and even old car tires. This limits its effectiveness considerably.

urgent need for action

But the technical equipment is only one aspect of the problem. Steffen Günther is emphasizing a renewal of the 150 -meter -long channel, the lower part of which is considered to be in danger of collapse. "We have long since recognized the need for renewal, but the financial resources are committed," said Günther. This renewal work could cost the municipality between 750,000 and 1 million euros, a sum that is painful for Unterweißbach. It has been waited for funding from Thuringian Austro -Baub for seven years, and an application has already been classified as faulty. Now new applications are in preparation to finally secure financial support.

The Thuringian Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Nature Conservation is informed about the dangers and has promised an integral flood protection concept for the NEWBACH catching area. This could help the community to defuse the high -risk situation. In this context, reference is also made to receive financial support through the "Funding Directive Action River". This concept could make a real difference for the affected citizens.

climate change and its consequences

The increasing frequency of heavy rain events shows that the need for effective flood protection is also related to climate change. The German Weather Service offers a catalog of heavy rain events that shows us which regions are most affected in Germany. For Unterweißbach, there is a lot to say that the measures for flood prevention have not been sufficiently implemented in recent years. The pressure on those responsible is growing, and the citizens are wondering: When is being traded?

Recent analyzes of the Federal Environment Agency show that there is a clear need to catch up here. The measures for flood prevention are not yet sufficiently taken into account in the spatial planning, which leads to an increasing risk to people and nature. It seems high time that increasingly focuses on cooperation and coordination processes to ensure security for everyone. The ideas for an effective adaptation strategy are there, it only requires a good hand for implementation and solid financing.

In the coming weeks, it could be shown whether the request for financial support for the urgently needed measures in Unterweißbach will finally be approved. The residents hope that their voices will also be heard and a permanent solution for the dangers of heavy rain and floods will be developed.