Rising water levels on all rivers - Chemnitz and Zwönitz back on flood alert level 2
Due to heavy rainfall, the Chemnitz and Zwönitz rivers have once again exceeded the second of four flood warning levels. The other rivers are also recording rising water levels. Residents in the affected river sections are warned by sirens and loudspeakers.
The State Flood Centre and the German Weather Service continue to warn of heavy continuous rain at the weekend, which is repeatedly intensified by showers. The rivers in Chemnitz are therefore expected to rise again.
The filling centres for sandbags are reactivated: The volunteer fire brigades in Erfenschlag (Dr.-Karl-Wolf-Straße 1), Glösa (Bornaer Straße 205) and in Klaffenbach opposite the Baufeld company will be able to provide citizens with sandbags if required.
All Chemnitz rivers are constantly monitored and regularly checked. Citizens along the waterways are called upon to take appropriate precautions and to continue to inform themselves about the weather and flood situation.
The city administration will once again be operating the citizens' hotline on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 0371 488-3344, which anyone seeking advice can call.