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Rhine level in Mainz reaches navigation high water mark I

The thaw and rain are causing the water in the Rhine to continue to rise. High water mark I of 4.75 meters was reached at the Mainz gauge on Tuesday morning, according to the flood forecasting center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment. Ships are therefore only allowed...

A marker shows the water level. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A marker shows the water level. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flood - Rhine level in Mainz reaches navigation high water mark I

The thaw and rain are causing the water in the Rhine to continue to rise. High water mark I of 4.75 meters was reached at the Mainz gauge on Tuesday morning, according to the flood forecasting center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment. Ships are therefore only allowed to sail at a slower speed and in the middle of the Rhine. According to forecasts by the flood forecasting service, the water level is expected to rise further during the course of the day.

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The Rhine, especially in Mainz, is experiencing significant flooding due to the thaw and rain, surpassing the navigation high water mark I of 4.75 meters at the flood forecasting center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment. Ships are navigating the Rhine at a slower pace and in the center lane as a precaution. The rhine level is anticipated to rise further, according to the flood forecasting service's predictions. The Rhine in Rheine and its tributary, the Mainz, are under close monitoring, and additional flood warnings may be issued as necessary.

Source: www.stern.de

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