Rhine Water Level Set to Fall Again at Key German Chokepoint
- Measured level at Kaub to fall to 71 centimeters on Monday
- The level has rebounded since plunging earlier this month
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The Rhine River’s water level at a key waypoint is set to decline in the coming days, curbing the amount of cargo that barges can carry.
The measured level at Kaub, which lies west of Frankfurt, is forecast to fall to as low as 71 centimeters (28 inches) early Monday, according to German government data. At 40 centimeters or below, it becomes uneconomical for many barges to haul cargo through this part of the river.