Landslides in Saxony, Germany (2019-05-28)

Activation time (UTC): 2019-05-28 15:30:00

Event time (UTC): 2019-04-09 00:00:00

Event type: Mass movement (Landslide)



Activation reason:

Starting in September 2018, massive landslides have occurred in Lusatian former mining area, in Saxony, Germany. Further slides occurred in March and April 2019. These landslides represent a major threat for the management of the whole water infrastructure,having also potentially a major impact on drinking water supplies for the greater Berlin/Brandenburg area.



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