Germany’s Rhine Seen Surging to More Navigable Level Next Week
- Water level at key chokepoint set to jump early next week
- Historical data show river likely to drop again going forward
Exposed banks in Kaub, Germany.
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The water level at a key German chokepoint on the Rhine River is forecast to surge early next week, making it significantly easier for barges carrying vital cargoes to traverse the waterway.
The marker at Kaub, currently at just 35 centimeters (13.8 inches), is expected to jump as high as 148 centimeters on Tuesday morning, according to German government data. At that depth, it is economical for many -- if not all -- barges to sail through the waypoint carrying at least some cargo.