The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency is warning of an impending storm surge in the Elbe region of Hamburg this Friday evening. The authorities recommend avoiding the affected low-lying areas and moving vehicles to safer areas.
Storm surge warning for Hamburg
For the Hanseatic city, a flood peak is expected at around 8:07 p.m. at the St. Pauli gauge, which could reach a height of 3.38 to 3.88 meters above sea level. As the Hamburg Police Situation Center announced in the late afternoon, that would be 1.25 meters to 1.75 meters above the mean high water level.
Protective measures and information for residents
The authorities advise avoiding the affected area. Residents should keep themselves informed through the media, for example on local radio, and pass on information to neighbors. Low-lying areas, especially in the harbor, in the harbor city and in areas near the Elbe, should be left and vehicles should be brought to higher areas, the police said. Buildings at lower levels should be secured against the flood.
Natural event storm surge
The authorities pointed out that storm surges are natural phenomena. All predictions are therefore without guarantee. On the one hand, they are an indication of the seriousness of the situation, but on the other hand they are also an appeal to the personal responsibility of the citizens affected.
✨ edited by AI, August 23, 2024 18:13.
