Orange Alert: Risk of Local Flooding Along the Alzette and Sûre Rivers
January 8, 2025
The Luxembourgish Meteorological Administration has issued an orange alert for the risk of local flooding along the Alzette and Sûre rivers. The alert is in effect from 12:49 PM on January 8, 2025, until further notice.
The Alzette and Sûre rivers have both experienced heavy rainfall in recent days, causing their water levels to rise significantly. The Meteorological Administration predicts that the rivers will continue to rise over the next few hours, posing a risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
The following areas are particularly at risk:
- The city of Luxembourg, especially the areas around the Grund and the Clausen
- The town of Ettelbruck
- The town of Diekirch
- The village of Echternach
Residents in these areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from the banks of the Alzette and Sûre rivers
- Do not drive through flooded areas
- Be aware of the risk of falling trees and power lines
- Have an emergency plan in place in case of flooding
The Meteorological Administration is closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates as necessary. For the latest information, please visit the Meteorological Administration’s website or follow them on social media.
Orange alert: risk of local flooding along the Alzette and Sûre rivers
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