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Rhine floods return over the holidays

People on the Rhine have to prepare for a second winter flood over Christmas. According to a forecast by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV), water levels will rise well above high water mark I by the end of the week. Over the Christmas period, the water levels are expected...

,   and  John Stellmacher
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The trees on the Rheinaue in Cologne-Riehl are in the water when the Rhine floods. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The trees on the Rheinaue in Cologne-Riehl are in the water when the Rhine floods. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Forecast - Rhine floods return over the holidays

People on the Rhine have to prepare for a second winter flood over Christmas. According to a forecast by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV), water levels will rise well above high water mark I by the end of the week. Over the Christmas period, the water levels are expected to be just below high water mark II. If these levels are exceeded, shipping in the affected sections of the Rhine would have to stop. Restrictions apply to shipping at level I.

The first flooding this winter occurred in mid-December. The city of Düsseldorf has now announced the use of heavy equipment to close port gates, for example, to protect against flooding. In Düsseldorf, mark I is at 7.10 meters and mark II at 8.80 meters, in Cologne at 6.20 and 8.30 meters.

For the days leading up to the holidays, meteorologists are expecting frequent rain from Thursday onwards, even continuous rain in the mountains.

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  1. Despite the upcoming Christmas celebrations in cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia, residents along the Rhine have been warned about the potential return of floods.
  2. The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) has issued a forecast predicting that the water level will surpass high water mark I by the end of the week, with levels approaching high water mark II during the holiday period.
  3. As a result, shipping on the Rhine may be halted in affected areas if water levels exceed mark II, and restrictions will apply even at the lower level of mark I.
  4. In anticipation of the flood risk, the city of Düsseldorf has announced plans to deploy heavy equipment, such as port gates, to protect against flooding. The high water marks in Düsseldorf are currently at 7.10 meters for mark I and 8.80 meters for mark II.
  5. As the holiday season approaches, meteorologists are forecasting frequent and potentially continuous rain starting from Thursday, which could further contribute to the rising water levels in the Rhine.

Source: www.stern.de

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