Falling Rhine water levels: but a rise is possible again

Rain and thaw - Falling Rhine water levels: but a rise is possible again

Following the flooding caused by rain and thaw, the water levels of the Rhine are falling again. The flood forecasting center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment announced on Monday that water levels on the Upper Rhine are expected to fall until Thursday. According to current forecasts, water levels are expected to rise again by the weekend.

The water levels on the Middle Rhine are also expected to fall by the middle of the week, it said. After that, water levels are also expected to stagnate or rise towards the weekend.

The German Weather Service (DWD) expects the weather in Rhineland-Palatinate to clear up initially in the Palatinate on Tuesday, otherwise it will probably be cloudy to overcast - initially mostly without precipitation and at most light rain in the north. From midday onwards, the precipitation may spread across the whole state. Only in the Vorderpfalz will it probably remain dry until the evening. Temperatures will be between three and five degrees, and up to seven degrees on the Rhine.

In Hesse, the DWD is expecting some clearing in the south on Tuesday, otherwise it will be mostly cloudy. Initially, it will be mostly free of precipitation, with only light rain expected in the north. From midday onwards, the precipitation may spread from the northwest to the whole country. Temperatures will be between three and six degrees, in the higher mountain regions around two degrees.

Flood report State Office for the Environment RLP

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1. Despite the falling water levels in the Rhine, the flood forecasting center in Rhineland-Palatinate cautioned that a rise might occur again by the weekend, especially on the Upper Rhine.
2. The shipping industry along the Middle Rhine is closely monitoring the water level, as any significant rise could disrupt their operations.
3. Hesse, a neighboring state to Rhineland-Palatinate, is also experiencing a drop in water levels on the Rhine, which might affect the local environment and wildlife.
4. The flood forecasting center in Rhineland-Palatinate highlighted that the water level on the Middle Rhine is expected to stagnate or rise towards the weekend, which could potentially lead to a flood situation in the Palatinate region, including cities like Mainz and Ludwechtingen.
5. The weather in Rhineland-Palatinate is forecasted to be mostly cloudy to overcast, with light rain in the north, which could further contribute to the rising water levels in the Rhine.
6. The Middle Rhine, a significant waterway in the Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse regions, is crucial for shipping, tourism, and the local economy, making the water level an essential factor to monitor.
7. The Upper Rhine, which is part of the international Rhine waterway, is also predicted to have a rise in water level, affecting the shipping and trading routes between various European countries like Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Source: www.stern.de