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THE RHINE AT KAUB — 7 CM, AND STILL FALLING

On the board · September 24, 2026 →
ACTIVE · September 24, 2026 · NO. 0924
THE DEFICIT

The Kaub gauge reads 7 cm this morning, down from about 11, flagged low — every Rhine barge through the gorge loads lighter.

THE RECORD

25 turning points on record since Aug 7 — the 8 most recent shown.

Sep 24↑ moved up the board
Sep 23↑ reclassified water → drought
Sep 22building → active
Sep 21active → building
Sep 19▽ slipped down the board
Sep 18↑ moved up the board
Sep 17▽ slipped down the board
Sep 16▽ slipped down the board
WHO IT TOUCHES
Maritime & portsLife-threatening surf for the Big Island by Friday, Mexican Pacific ports under a Category-5 swell, fleets ashore in the Bay, and the Rhine at 7 cm.
Supply chainsMexican Pacific ports behind a Category-5 hurricane, submerged highway bridges in south Odisha, and a 7-cm Rhine.
CONNECTED

Too little water and too much on one morning — the Rhine at Kaub falls to 7 cm while Nigeria's 15-state riverine advisory runs to Sep 25..

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

The Rhine at Kaub has reached a record low of 7 centimeters and continues to fall, with forecasts indicating further drops ahead. Observers highlight the resulting strain on economic activity and natural conditions in the region, adding detail beyond the basic level readings.

PE@PegeldeutschlanSep 23Rhine gauge at Kaub reached a record low of 7 cm and is forecast to drop further.
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KL@KlausEuteneuerSep 23Kaub gauge on the Rhine is falling back into single digits amid major economic and natural damage.
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