Flood on the Ahr: Hope returns, water levels drop!

Flood on the Ahr: Hope returns, water levels drop!

Julia Klöckner, the CDU's top candidate, is currently exposed to growing criticism because of her controversial statements about the AfD. This is done in the middle of a time at which the water levels go back to the Ahr and the affected residents can breathe a sigh of relief. The flood situation seems to relax, although experts initially had serious fears. At the same time, the Tagesschau that the Rhine near Mainz 1 and can only drive ships at a maximum speed of 20 km/h.

The traffic situation in Trier was also affected. After a slope slip on Bitburger Straße, the B51 is accessible again. Fortunately, a buskeeping house remained undamaged, although rubble fell on the street and sidewalk. Special companies have secured the slope to prevent further incidents. There are also restrictions in Koblenz, since several districts had to be closed due to the risk of flooding.

admonition to comply with guidelines

In particular, Klöckner writes that the strict regulations for maneuvering manure should apply nationwide by the end of June to prevent procedures for preventing the EU Nitratrichts. This could result in serious financial consequences in the form of fines. In federal states such as Baden-Württemberg, Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, the regulations are already in force, while others such as Brandenburg and Rhineland-Palatinate are planning their implementation for the coming months.

Current developments in the region

The recent events in Rhineland-Palatinate show that the authorities are faced not only with nature, but also with social challenges. In Landau, young people apparently planned a serious attack at the Nordring School, which led to the police accompanied the first day of school after the Christmas holidays. In the district of Kusel there was a house fire in Ginsweiler, in which two people had to be treated on the basis of flue gas. The cause of the fire remains unclear and the fire brigade was on site with 80 emergency services.

In the sports world, the Bundesliga begins with an exciting duel between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, while FSV Mainz competes against VfL Bochum tomorrow. At the same time, the weather conditions with rain and snow ensure an increased risk of black ice in the entire country, which also restricts mobility.

Overall, it can be seen that the situation in Rhineland-Palatinate and the adjacent regions are under pressure both in terms of natural events and on social issues. The coming weeks will be decisive, because the reactions to Klöckner's demands and the implementation of the guidelines are observed closely.