Flood situation on Chemnitz rivers remains tense
The situation on the rivers in Chemnitz has temporarily eased somewhat overnight. Chemnitz, Würschnitz and Zwönitz are currently just below warning level 1 and the second-order watercourses are also currently outside the flood warning levels.
However, the State Flood Centre and the German Weather Service are warning of heavy continuous rain today (Saturday), which will be repeatedly intensified by showers. The rivers in Chemnitz are therefore expected to rise again in the course of the afternoon. Citizens along the waterways are called upon to take appropriate precautions and to continue to keep themselves informed about the weather and flood situation.
Residents along the river sections affected by warning levels will then be informed by siren, loudspeaker announcements and the SMS warning service. All rivers are continuously monitored and regularly checked by the professional fire brigade, volunteer fire brigades and the public order office.
Since this morning, around 15 operations have been carried out in the city so far. In most cases, flooded cellars and gullies had to be pumped out, roads cleared of water and mud and debris removed from bridges.
The following filling points for sandbags are still open today: At the volunteer fire brigades Erfenschlag (Dr.-Karl-Wolf-Straße 1), Glösa (Bornaer Straße 205) and in Klaffenbach opposite the Baufeld company. If necessary, the distribution points can also be activated at short notice during the night.
Due to the flooding, there may be temporary road closures due to flooded lanes. Drivers are asked to follow the signs and instructions of the emergency services on site.
As a precautionary measure, the city council will be operating a citizens' hotline on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm on 0371 488-3344, which anyone seeking advice can call.