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Lemwerder relies on AI: heavy rain prevention with sensors in Ofenerdiek!
Lemwerder cooperates with OOWV to prevent heavy rain. On December 4th, an OOWV representative will provide information about new AI projects in the town hall.
Lemwerder relies on AI: heavy rain prevention with sensors in Ofenerdiek!
In the municipality of Lemwerder, the signs point to innovation when it comes to dealing with heavy rain. Together with the Oldenburg-East Frisian Water Association (OOWV) and other partners, the municipality is developing concepts for heavy rain prevention in order to better prepare the region for the unavoidable consequences of climate change. Weser-Kurier reports on concrete steps being taken to improve drinking water protection and wastewater management.
A central component of this project is the “Nivus Rain” pilot project, which is being implemented in the Ofenerdiek district. Intelligent, AI-supported sensors are used to increase the reliability of heavy rain forecasts. These sensors are installed on street lights and continuously collect weather data in order to provide early warning of impending precipitation events. According to Oldenburger Online Zeitung, data processing is carried out almost in real time via special cloud systems.
Heavy rain prevention measures
The creation of heavy rain hazard maps is another step that the OOWV has taken to make flood risks visible in the region. The sensors in Ofenerdiek, an area particularly suitable due to its soil conditions and high groundwater levels, collect data that is crucial for improving precipitation forecasts. Project manager Stephan Bäcker explains that the forecasts for heavy rain events - their direction and intensity - are still challenging.
In addition, the municipality plans to discuss the fee rates for dirty water in the finance committee in the future and to deal with a flood protection application. This is particularly concerned with the outer dike settlement, which is potentially at risk from storm surges from the Weser. Other topics on the agenda include tax increases and the planned Sannauerfeld solar park.
Long-term adaptation strategies
The initiative in Lemwerder fits into the broader German climate adaptation strategy, which was approved by the federal cabinet in December 2024. This strategy includes 33 measurable goals that are to be largely achieved by 2030. Goals such as improving the resilience of water infrastructure and conserving water resources have high priority. The focus is on measures such as the creation of unsealed areas and healthy, loose soils in order to enable the landscape to store water again Federal Environment Ministry.
A representative of the OOWV will report on heavy rain prevention and provide information about funding opportunities on December 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lemwerder town hall. An important topic that is certainly of interest to the citizens of the region.
In summary, Lemwerder is on a promising course to meet the challenges of climate change using technology and clever concepts. The progressive measures offer not only short-term solutions, but also long-term prospects for the sustainable development of the region.