Lower Saxony in danger: over 23,000 addresses in the risk of floods!

Lower Saxony in danger: over 23,000 addresses in the risk of floods!

Niedersachsen, Deutschland - In Lower Saxony, the flood risk increases increasingly on the subject. A current study by German Environmental Aid (DUH) has shown that Lower Saxony is one of the four federal states with the highest risk of floods. In addition to North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, the residents face major challenges. More than 23,886 residential addresses are in flood risk areas, which is about 2.96 percent of the country, as [ndr.de reports] (https://www.ndr.de/niederrichtungen/Niedersachsen/umwelthilfe-warnt-vor-hochwasser-biedersachsen, Hochwasser-Risiko-100.html).

Environment Minister Christian Meyer from the Greens expressed sharp criticism of the new building in these endangered areas. "We need a federal flood protection law," he said. This law should not only introduce construction bans in particularly endangered areas, but also set clear regulations for water withdrawal from rivers. The DUH, on the other hand, urges the priority use of natural -based flood protection measures such as the renaturation of rivers and the restoration of dikes.

flood risk management: a necessary strategy

The flood risk management is of crucial importance to avoid damage caused by floods. However, full protection is not possible because there is always a residual risk. The comprehensive management includes preventive measures, preparation for possible events and post -processing according to flood events. The [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/themen/wasser/hoch-liedwasser/hochwasser risk management) emphasizes how important the cooperation between different disciplines is. From water management to weather services to civil protection - everyone has to pull together.

historical flood events, such as those in July 2021, made the urgency of these measures even more clear. An action plan for flood protection in times of climate change in North Rhine-Westphalia shows that the topic is gaining relevance in many regions.

cards and information for consumers

An important basis for the preparation for floods are the flood risk and dangerous cards, which are made by the environmental card server are accessible. These cards help the public and the authorities to better assess the areas affected by floods. The interactive map shows different scenarios, from floods with medium probability to extreme events.

Such cards offer information about the number of residents affected and the economic activities based there. This is particularly important to derive corresponding protection and precautionary measures.

outlook on future measures

The state of Lower Saxony plans to promote more than 100 projects this year that focus on the construction and improvement of dikes and retention basins. Associations and municipalities have agreed on aid measures at the recent flood protection summit. The increasing extreme weather events make the need for such projects urgently to better protect the population and at the same time respect nature.

Overall, the question remains: How does Lower Saxony deal with the challenges of the flood risk? One thing is clear: only through targeted measures, a strong network between those involved and the commitment of all the risk of flood can be significantly reduced.