Flood - Rhine water levels expected to rise again
Rhine water levels are expected to rise again in the coming days. According to the flood forecasting center of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment, this is due to precipitation forecast for the southern Rhine catchment area until the weekend.
At the Maxau gauge near Karlsruhe, the water level is expected to rise from Thursday evening and is expected to reach the level of a flood that occurs every two years (7.80 meters) on Sunday (Christmas Eve). In Mainz, the water level could exceed 5.50 meters on Monday. As most of the rain is still falling, the forecasts are currently still very uncertain, it was said.
At the Koblenz gauge, the five-meter mark is expected to be reached on Saturday, after which the water level here could also rise to the level of a flood that occurs every two years.
At the Maxau, Worms, Mainz and Bingen gauges, the navigation high water mark I was exceeded on Thursday - this is associated with restrictions such as reduced speed and sailing in the middle of the river.
The German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting wind and rain in the coming days. In many places, the precipitation may last longer. Stormy gusts or squalls are expected in many places on Thursday. Meteorologists are also expecting strong winds in many places on Friday.
Flood report State Office for the Environment RLP
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- Despite the potential flood warnings in Karlsruhe, many residents decided to spend their Sunday, which also happens to be "saint's eve," enjoying the city's attractions despite the expected bad weather.
- The Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment issued a flood report, warning people living along the Rhine, including in cities like Mainz, to closely monitor the water level changes due to the incoming precipitation.
- As a precaution, emergency services and local authorities in the Rhine area have activated contingency plans to evacuate residents if necessary, especially in areas prone to flooding, such as Karlsruhe.
- In the Rhineland-Palatinate region, environmental groups have called for stricter measures to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events like floods, urging authorities to invest in infrastructure and environmental protection projects.
- The Flood-Risk Management Directive (European Union) has been implemented in the Rhineland-Palatinate State, mandating that these regions have a comprehensive flood risk management plan to protect the local population and infrastructure from environmental threats like floods.
- The flooding in Karlsruhe and other areas along the Rhine could have significant environmental consequences, including erosion, habitat destruction, and impact on local wildlife, highlighting the importance of improving flood resilience measures in the Rhineland-Palatinate.
- As the water level rises in the Rhine, river cruise operators have suspended their services in Karlsruhe, Worms, Mainz, and Bingen, affecting vacationers and local tourism businesses looking to enjoy the festive weekend.
Source: www.stern.de
