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The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief reports that the voluntary evacuation of the city of Thurgen (Saxony-Anhalt) has been completed. Some residents took advantage of the offer and went to an emergency shelter in Kelbra. It will continue to be a contact center for people who want to leave their homes.

Flooding continues to cause tension in many parts of Germany. Where a tidal wave threatens, where the water recedes, read on Here

Emergency services in Celle (Lower Saxony) were alerted early in the morning. A dog is at risk of drowning in the Altencelle district! When firefighters arrived, the dog was on an island in the floodplain and was unable to get free. Thanks to the fire department, the animal was brought to safe shore and handed over to its happy owners.

Dresden is gearing up for a further rise on the Elbe!

Firefighters are on the job and are protecting the LaBegast shoreline with sandbags, the city said. “Loschwitz volunteer fire department together with Striesen professional fire department set up a total of 2,100 sandbags here.” In addition, the construction of stop beam system on the terrace bank is being prepared.

Alert level 2 is applicable in the state capital. However, the Elbe's water level continues to rise. According to the forecast of the state flood center, it will reach a level of 6 meters, thus triggering a level 3 out of 4 warning in Dresden on Wednesday morning.

THW regional association Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt shows on Facebook what many don't see: helpers join forces to fill sandbags. These are often the only way to protect themselves from flooding.

The Oberröblingen Voluntary Fire Department (Saxony-Anhalt) warns on Facebook: “The exact dimensions of the flood cannot be estimated at the moment. Prepare for evacuation in the coming hours.

Also: “An evacuation center is being prepared. Be prepared to bring personal medications and documents with you. The public is now being warned about fire brigades; All affected properties are visited and informed. A local area-wide blackout may occur.

Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stefan Weil (65, SPD) visited the flood-affected areas in person to assess the situation. In Northteam, where a dam had broken, he thanked aid workers for their efforts: “It shows that this commitment is really urgently needed.” But it's still too early to clarify everything “It's absolutely clear that we're not out of the woods yet.”

Employees of the municipal building yard and the emergency services of the Hünxe Fire Department (NRW) filled sandbags in preparation for an emergency. The community has already protected various places with sandbags.

In the district of Grudenburg, only a few houses are currently affected by Libby's flooding. There is no immediate danger as water levels in surrounding rivers are being monitored.

Flood risk in entire Gelbra Reservoir and Helme River! The Mansfeld-Südharz district (Saxony-Anhalt) has asked residents of the Kelbra-Thürungen district to evacuate. “All residents are requested to vacate their homes by 6 p.m.,” a district spokesperson said in the afternoon. There are about 180 people.

▶︎ They were told to go to relatives or acquaintances. An emergency shelter has been set up at Ziegelhüttenstrasse in Gelbra. Durungan belongs to Golden Aw Municipality.