Sturmflutalarm: Greifswald closes barrier for safety!

On Friday evening, the Greifswald Sanition was closed as a precaution after the Federal Office for Sea shipping and hydrography (BSH) published a storm flood warning for the Vorpommersche coast. The water levels have risen since the evening and the highest level is expected for Saturday afternoon. This is said to be about 1.15 meters above the middle water level.

The closure of the barrier in Wieck, Greifswald, was initiated by the responsible authorities as a preventive measure. In addition, the harbor office Stralsund blocked the access to the channels of the port island. Motorists near the city channels are asked to park their vehicles to prevent any damage and to facilitate the use of rescue workers.

expected flood risk

according to Nordkurier is expected at the entire German Baltic coast with rising water levels. The urban area of Greifswald and the Danish Wiek, which are at risk, are particularly at risk of being flooded by a storm flood. Further areas in the ryk settlement could also be affected.

The local flood registration centers keep observing the situation and are able to trigger alarm level I. The Environment Minister Till Backhaus commented on the situation and underlined the need for the security measures that are taken in Greifswald to counter the impending danger of flooding.