Rising Water Levels in Rhine and Mosel Expected to Peak This Weekend

Heavy rainfall and snowmelt have caused moderate flooding in parts of Germany, with water levels predicted to stabilize and recede after reaching their highest points by Sunday.

• Water levels in the Rhine and Mosel rivers have been steadily rising due to recent rain and snowmelt, prompting localized flooding in several areas of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
• In cities like Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Duisburg, pedestrian and cycling paths along the Rhine have been closed, with minor disruptions to daily activities reported.
• The Rhine is expected to reach its peak levels over the weekend, with no significant additional rainfall forecasted, and experts predict water levels will drop quickly afterward.
• The Mosel river has been affected by snowmelt from the Eifel region, with water levels at Trier exceeding the average for a two-year flood event, though the situation is expected to stabilize soon.
• Authorities have issued precautionary measures, including closures of certain roads and river access points, but emphasize that the flooding remains moderate and typical for this time of year.

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