Weather conditions - Rhine floods cause restrictions on shipping traffic
The water levels on the Rhine continue to rise due to rain and thaw. At the Maxau gauge near Karlsruhe, the navigation high water mark II has been exceeded, which is why shipping traffic has come to a standstill, as the flood reporting service of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment announced on Tuesday. The Rhine water levels are also expected to rise further in the coming days, according to the report. According to the state office, flooded riverbanks are to be expected in some areas.
The water level of the Rhine near Karlsruhe exceeded around 7.50 meters on Tuesday. Over the course of the week, the maximum level could rise to the level of a flood that occurs every five (8.29 meters) to ten years (8.57 meters). In Mainz, the water level is expected to reach 5.50 meters on Thursday night, while in Koblenz the five-meter mark is expected to be exceeded on Tuesday evening.
In Mainz, Bingen and Koblenz, the Rhine exceeded the high water mark I. Ships are therefore only allowed to travel at a slower speed and in the middle of the Rhine. In Speyer, the Rhine is also likely to reach level II in the coming days, after which shipping traffic will have to be suspended. According to a spokesperson, restrictions are likely until the end of the week.
The city of Ludwigshafen has closed the city park and the Rhine promenade as a precaution in view of the expected flooding. In addition, dam beams were installed in flood protection walls, as the city announced. The city of Koblenz raised flood protection walls, closed flood gates and banned people from stopping in certain parking lots near the river.
The water levels on the Moselle are expected to rise slightly from Tuesday evening, according to reports. As things stand, however, it is unlikely that the reported level of 6.00 meters will be exceeded. According to the forecast, the Nahe, Glan, Lahn and Sieg are also not expected to see any significant flooding.
The German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting rain in Rhineland-Palatinate on Wednesday, with showers in places.
Flood report Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment DWD weather report Message from the city of Ludwigshafen
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- The increasing water levels on the Rhine near Coblenz are also a concern, with predictions of reaching the five-meter mark on Tuesday night.
- Rain and snowmelt in the Rhine basin have contributed to the rise in water levels, posing a threat to flood-prone areas in Mainz and other cities.
- In an effort to mitigate the impact of the flood, the city of Mainz has installed dam beams in its flood protection walls, following the example set by neighboring Koblenz.
- The water level in Ludwigshafen is expected to reach level II as well, leading to a temporary suspension of shipping traffic, affecting environmental concerns and businesses in the region.
- The Rhine floods have brought about a series of restrictions on activities along the river, from limitations on shipping speed and travel routes to closure of public parks and promenades.
- The cities of Karlsruhe and Karlsruhe in Rhineland-Palatinate are closely monitoring the weather conditions and water levels, with emergency provisions in place for residents and businesses in potential flood zones.
- With shipping traffic and daily activities impacted by the Rhine floods, officials in Ludwigshafen and other affected cities are urging residents to stay informed and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
Source: www.stern.de
