Boats sail on the Rhine river with low water levels near Bendorf, Germany, August 11, 2026, during prolonged dry weather across Europe that causes massive consequences for German industry. REUTERS/Stephane Nitschke
Boats sail on the Rhine river with low water levels near Bendorf, Germany, August 11, 2026, during prolonged dry weather across Europe that causes massive consequences for German industry. REUTERS/Stephane Nitschke
A yellow and black water level gauge is placed near the Kaub gauging station (Kauber Pegelturm) in the Rhine river during prolonged dry weather across Europe that causes massive consequences for German industry, in Kaub, Germany, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Ohmer
A yellow and black water level gauge is placed near the Kaub gauging station (Kauber Pegelturm) in the Rhine river during prolonged dry weather across Europe that causes massive consequences for German industry, in Kaub, Germany, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Ohmer

Rhine water level falls to new lows, halting sailings at chokepoint

August 12th, 2026 | 09:37 AM SECTORS Environment 1

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By Reuters

The river Rhine in Germany has fallen to new lows, stranding cargo vessels, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Wednesday, ​as Europe has entered another heatwave.

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