Weather - After flooding: Rhine reopened for navigation
After the persistent flooding caused by melting snow and rain, ships can once again travel unhindered on the Rhine. The Waterways and Shipping Office in Freiburg announced on Monday that traffic had been reopened. The decisive water level of 7.50 meters had been undercut on Monday night, and the water level was also falling at the other gauges on the Rhine.
Navigation on the Rhine near Karlsruhe was suspended on Tuesday last week. According to the flood forecasting center, the water level at the gauge reached a high of over 8.30 meters on Thursday. This corresponds to a flood that statistically occurs every five years.
Flood forecasting center
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- The severe weather in Baden-Württemberg this season has led to a significant increase in snowmelt, contributing to the Rhine's flooding.
- Despite the suspension of shipping activities in Karlsruhe due to the flood, the Waterways and Shipping Office in Karlsruhe is closely monitoring the situation to ensure safe navigation once the water levels decrease.
- The Rhine, a vital waterway for shipping and transportation in Germany, has experienced several disruptions due to the flooding, affecting cities like Karlsruhe and Freiburg.
- The heavy rainfall and melting snow have caused significant damage to the banks of the Rhine, making it necessary for experts to assess their structural integrity before resuming full shipping activities.
- The reopening of the Rhine for navigation after flooding highlights the importance of timely flood forecasting and monitoring systems, like the one in Freiburg, which aid in minimizing the impact of such natural disasters on transportation and commerce.
Source: www.stern.de
