Rain brings floods back to the southwest
Friday's rainfall has yet again pushed river levels up, surpassing the critical mark of 7.50 meters at the Maxau gauge on the Rhine. Consequently, shipping on the stretch of the Rhine near Karlsruhe is temporarily halted, as announced by the Flood Forecasting Centre (HVZ) on Friday. The maximum water level of 8.05 meters was reached early in the morning, with minor fluctuations expected in the coming days.
Fortunately, the rivers in the Black Forest, such as the Kinzig, Wiese, and Murg, have yet to surpass their critical levels. However, the Neckar near Horb and Kirchentellinsfurt has already peaked, while the river near Heidelberg is still rising. The HVZ anticipates restrictions on Neckar navigation near Heidelberg throughout the day.
Although the water levels are predicted to decrease, intermittent minor rises might occur due to persistent stormy weather conditions, posing potential challenges for shipping operations.
Weather advisories for Munich, Bavaria, issued by the Deutscher Wetterdienst, focus on icy surfaces and frost, although they don't provide direct insights into flood conditions [1]. Meanwhile, the European Drought Observatory concentrates on drought conditions in Europe, including southern and eastern regions, but there's no specific mention of flood situations in the southwest of Germany or the mentioned rivers [2].
For comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding flood conditions in the southwest of Germany, particularly related to the Rhine, Neckar, Kinzig, Wiese, and Murg rivers, consult specialized hydrological forecasts or local weather services.
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