Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany

No Comment Video. Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 02/08/2026 - 17:30 GMT+2 Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record. Water levels on the Rhine hit a historic low on Saturday, with the gauge in Cologne measuring 68 centimeters, one centimeter below the previous record set in October 2018, according to the Rhine Waterways and Shipping Authority. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage from Cologne's Rheinauhafen marina showed boats stranded in the shallow water as residents walked and cycled along the dry riverbank, some stopping to take photos. Germany's major waterways, including the Elbe and Danube, are also running low. With no relief from the heat and drought in sight, officials warn of mounting economic consequences for shipping and river-dependent industries. Heatwave Germany river Top stories Now playing Next Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany Now playing Next Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival Now playing Next Super size sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire Now playing Next Trump to cancel strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain Now playing Next Ceuta situation returns to normal as death toll climbs to 67 Now playing Next Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 Now playing Next Ceuta returns to normality 'with caution' Now playing Next Trump to cancel strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Now playing Next Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece Now playing Next Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain Now playing Next 13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru Now playing Next Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Giant land art project urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid No Comment Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco No Comment Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain No Comment Japan shopping mall explosion after 7.1 quake captured on dashcam footage Europe News Ceuta trying to regain calm and return to normality 'with caution' Europe News Hamburg celebrates Pride with increased security one week after deadly Berlin attack Europe News Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece Europe News Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says Europe News Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Sport FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash Europe News Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed Europe News Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain ADVERTISEMENT Euronews investigates Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fears Europe News Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland Yemen Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition World 'This is our wake-up call': EU crisis chief slams climate deniers after French fires The Cube False claims about funding cuts and solar farms spread in Spain during wildfires Pakistan Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja among missing climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak Europe News Brussels envoy on Cyprus issue says EU seeks a significant role in talks Business British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT