THE RHINE AT KAUB — THE GAUGE FALLS BELOW ZERO

On the board · October 1, 2026 →

PEAK · October 1, 2026 · NO. 1001

THE DEFICIT

The Rhine at Kaub reads −5 cm, the first negative reading on record, after 74 days below the barge-loading line. Barges carry about 30% of a load; forecast rain may lift it in early October.

THE RECORD

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

Oct 1active → peak · became confirmed · intensified sharply

Sep 30↑ firmed

Sep 29easing → active

Sep 28active → easing

Sep 27▽ slipped down the board

Sep 26▽ slipped down the board

Sep 25↑ moved up the board

Sep 24↑ moved up the board

WHO IT TOUCHES

Supply chainsThe Rhine at Kaub reads below zero, Thailand's Central Plains are under water, and Texas freight corridors face a moderate flood risk.

Maritime & portsA strengthening hurricane south of Baja California, a tropical storm in the Marianas and a record-low Rhine.

Energy & utilitiesFuel on the Rhine and dam operations on the Chao Phraya.

CONNECTED

Too much water and too little — a red deluge reaches Valencia while the Rhine at Kaub falls below zero on its gauge.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

The Rhine River has dropped to its lowest levels at Kaub, with the gauge falling below zero and leaving sections too shallow for cargo ships. This has halted normal river traffic and created problems for industries that rely on the waterway for transport. One report highlighted the direct effects on German commerce from the restricted navigation.

NO@NovusMediaZASep 30Germany's Rhine River hit its lowest level, making sections unnavigable for cargo ships and affecting industries.
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