Hydrological drivers of high groundwater levels on the left bank of the Lower Rhine
Hydrological analysis and historical classification of precipitation as well as Rhine and groundwater levels on the left bank of the Lower Rhine
The 2024 discharge year was characterized by high precipitation throughout Germany, which led to elevated levels in surface waters and high groundwater levels in many places. In the LINEG (Linksniederrheinische Entwässerungs-Genossenschaft) association area, months of constant precipitation led to saturated soils and local waterlogging. Persistently high water levels in the Rhine also prevented groundwater runoff and exacerbated the high groundwater levels. For a more detailed analysis of this condition, meteorological and hydrological observations were compared with historical data, focusing on the combined effect of precipitation and Rhine water levels on groundwater levels.
