Elbe bereikt historisch laag: experts waarschuwen voor gevolgen!

Elbe bereikt historisch laag: experts waarschuwen voor gevolgen!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - The Elbe, one of the most important waterways in Germany, has achieved a sad record. In Magdeburg, a historical low of only 44 centimeters was measured. This has been the lowest level since the beginning of modern measurements, as [picture] reports. The previous record of 45 centimeters, which was measured in July 2019, was now undercut. This means not only a turning point for the region, but also for shipping, which is severely affected by the extremely low water levels.

In the region around Magdeburg, experts fear that the levels could continue to decrease. The [world] adds that a value of 48 centimeters was even registered on the level of electricity bridge, which has been the lowest in 84 years. For shipping, this means that some routes are no longer passable. De situatie op de SO -aangedreven "Route 9" tussen Dömitz en Hitzacker is bijzonder kritisch, waar de fairway slechts 50 centimeter diep is. Shipping outside of these areas is considered almost impossible, and sports boats are often in sandbars.

ferry connections and environmental risks

In Dresden, important ferry connections had to be set at a level stand of 45 centimeters. The Environmental Association BUND has evaluated the situation seriously because it increasingly classifies the Elbe as no longer navigable. Prof. Dr. Dr. Felix Ekardt from the BUND Saxony emphasizes that freight shipping on the Elbe is no longer profitable. The [NDR] also informs that water rescue organizations warn of bathing in the Elbe because the current remains dangerous.

General drought has also led to the discovery of old ammunition and dangerous duds from the Second World War on the banks of Tangermünde. De Ordnance Disposal Service moest worden geroepen tot Salvage, wat aangeeft dat de droogte niet alleen een impact heeft op het scheepvaartverkeer, maar ook ernstige milieu- en beveiligingsrisico's herbergt.

climate change and future forecasts

The experts warn that global warming could increasingly result in low water periods. Spring was already extremely dry and June hardly rain. Such trends could increase in the coming years. The [NDR] also reports on forest fires in the resin and the problems in agriculture that result from this persistent drought.

Hoewel de situatie nog steeds dramatisch is op de Elbe, blijft het waterniveau stabiel op andere grote rivieren in Duitsland, zoals de Rijn en Donau. In Cologne, a water level of 1.60 meters was measured, which is slowly increasing. De Donau blijft ook bevaarbaar, wat zorgt voor kleurrijke contrasten in vergelijking met de Elbe en laat zien dat niet alle rivieren in Duitsland worden getroffen door het lage water.

The current records and the associated problems are a wake -up call for everyone involved. It remains to be seen how the Elbe will continue, but the coming days should not bring any significant improvement.