Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany

No Comment Video. Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/08/2026 - 21:27 GMT+2 Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region. Water levels on Germany's Rhine river have fallen extremely low amid ongoing drought conditions, affecting inland navigation along the waterway in western Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Aerial images from Kaub, in Germany, show the river significantly reduced by the lack of water, with parts of the riverbed visibly exposed. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important inland waterways and a major route for transporting goods. Extremely low water levels can make navigation more difficult and limit the amount of cargo vessels can carry. The situation comes during an ongoing record-breaking wave of extreme weather across western Europe, with persistent dry conditions contributing to falling river levels. river Drought Germany Top stories Now playing Next Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany Now playing Next Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight Now playing Next 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough Now playing Next US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate Now playing Next Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks Now playing Next Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities Now playing Next Fires rage in Europe as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history Now playing Next At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary Now playing Next Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum Now playing Next 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Now playing Next Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group's credibility Now playing Next 'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling Now playing Next Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns Now playing Next Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus No Comment Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany' No Comment Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony No Comment World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner Europe News Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty Culture news Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait World News At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India Culture news Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Europe News EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says Culture news 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Israel Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan Culture news Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville actress, dies at 36 ADVERTISEMENT Sport 2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru USA South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown Culture news Thieves bypass security to steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum Culture news A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius Europe News Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack on Russian military and energy infrastructure Europe News Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history No Comment Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius Afghanistan Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT