Flood - Forecast: Rain causes rivers to rise in Rhineland-Palatinate
Rising water levels are expected on the rivers in Rhineland-Palatinate as a result of predicted rainfall. This was announced by the Flood Forecasting Center at the State Office for the Environment in Mainz on Monday. At the Trier gauge, the reported height of 600 centimetres will probably be exceeded on Tuesday evening, it said. At the Koblenz gauge, the 500-centimetre threshold will probably be exceeded on the night of January 4 (Thursday). Based on the forecasts, the flood situation will continue until the weekend. The German Weather Service expects continuous rain in large parts of Rhineland-Palatinate in the period from January 1 (evening) to January 4.
Flood report
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The Flood Forecasting Center at DWD (German Weather Service) in Mainz is closely monitoring the situation. The prediction of heavy rainfall in Rhineland-Palatinate could lead to a worsening of the flood situation. Residents and officials in Trier should be prepared for potential flood risks due to forecasted precipitation. The Rhine's water level in Mainz may also rise significantly, adding to the flood threat. The DWD encourages people to stay updated on the latest weather updates and flood warnings to ensure their safety. In Coblenz, officials are preparing for possible flooding as the rainfall could surpass the current 500-centimetre level. The Flood Forecasting Center's warnings indicate that the flood situation in Rhineland-Palatinate may persist into the upcoming weekend.
Source: www.stern.de
