Rain in the Emscher-Lippe room: July below average

Rain in the Emscher-Lippe room: July below average

The Emscher-Lippe region experienced a remarkable decline in the amount of precipitation in July 2024, which has influenced not only the weather conditions, but also the local water management. This development raises questions, ethical considerations and adaptation strategies in dealing with water resources are becoming increasingly relevant.

precipitation in July below the average

A current report by the Emschergenossenschaft and the Lippenverband (EGLV) has shown that the amounts of rain in the Emscher-Lippe region were below the 130-year average for the first time since September of the previous year. Specifically, only 64.7 millimeters rain fell in the Emscher area, while the long-term average is 83 millimeters. In the neighboring Lippe Association, the evaluation showed 63.2 millimeters, compared to a long -term average of 81 millimeters.

different amounts of rain within the region

However, there were significant differences within the association areas: While only 40.1 millimeter precipitation were registered in Hamm, a record amount of 109.7 millimeters was found in Bottrop. Such fluctuations are often the result of local thunderstorms and heavy rain that can strongly influence the distribution of rain. Such a quantity as 109 millimeters corresponds to 109 liters of water per square meter, which indicates the high intensity of the precipitation.

overall balance of the water management year

Despite the below -average rain in July, the overall balance for the water management year, which lasts from November to October, remains positive. The Emscher area has already received 836 millimeters of precipitation, which is above the long-term average of 800 millimeters. With 778 millimeters, the Lippe Association also has a positive development compared to the average of 765 millimeters.

public law responsibility of the EGLV

The Emschergenossenschaft and the Lippenverband, both active since late 19th and early 20th centuries, play a crucial role in the region's water management. With around 1,700 employees, they are the largest wastewater needs in Germany and take on tasks such as the maintenance of watercourses, wastewater disposal and flood protection. Your experience and infrastructure are crucial for the security and protection of water resources from the increasingly also climate -related challenges.

outlook and meaning for the future

The current water situation makes it clear that climate changes can also be felt in the Emscher-Lippe region. The variation in the precipitation patterns suggests that the region has to adapt to increasingly dry periods, even if the overall balance of the year remains wet. This requires new strategies and approaches in water management to use the resources sustainably and avoid future water bottlenecks.

The observations of the water management companies make it clear that the preservation and protection of water resources in a changing environment are of central importance in order to ensure the quality of life in the region.