Feb 7 • 08:24 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Klaipėda Prepares for Flooding

Klaipėda's municipal authorities are closely monitoring the water levels of the Danė River as they prepare to inform residents about the potential for flooding.

As winter continues, the Klaipėda municipal government’s Civil Safety and Mobilization Department is actively monitoring the water level of the Danė River. This vigilance is in anticipation of potential flooding, which can occur due to various environmental conditions such as snow thickness, soil freeze, moisture levels, ice phenomena, snow melting intensity, temperature during melting, and precipitation. The authorities aim to ensure that residents are informed promptly if the water levels rise significantly enough to pose a flooding threat.

The areas at the highest risk of flooding within Klaipėda are residential neighborhoods located alongside the Danė River, including streets like Pakrantės, Anykščių, and Žolynų, as well as the city's old town which is adjacent to the Klaipėda strait and the river mouth. Heavy precipitation within a short period has historically led to these regions being submerged, making proactive measures critical for local safety. The municipal authorities are therefore taking precautions to monitor these areas closely.

Currently, the river's water level is recorded at 39.0 cm, which is below the average, indicating a momentary reprieve from significant flood risk. Nonetheless, the situation remains fluid, and the local government emphasizes the importance of preparedness should conditions change, as exceeding the established thresholds for emergency hydro conditions would trigger necessary alerts and action for the safety of the community.

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