Mmastodon EnvironmentClimate first seen 2 h ago, last 47 min ago, peak #7
Rhine flow falls far below normal, raising drought alarm
Original: The Rhine is in uncharted territory. Normal flow where it enters the Netherlands is around 1,500 m³/s in September. Now
The Rhine's flow where it enters the Netherlands has dropped to well below 600 cubic metres per second, less than half the typical September level of around 1,500 m³/s, and it is still falling. Commenters describe the river as being in uncharted territory, linking the record-low discharge to climate change and prolonged drought.
Why now: The river's exceptionally low flow is a striking sign of the ongoing European drought, with consequences for shipping, water supply and ecosystems.
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- The Rhine is in uncharted territory. Normal flow where it enters the Netherlands is around 1,500 m³/s in September. Now it's well below 600 m³/s... and still going down. # ClimateChange # drought · Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy · 49
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