Drought Affects Germany's Key River

The ongoing heatwave in Germany has caused the Rhine River to dry up, with water levels dropping to record lows. This poses a threat to river navigation and reduces the volume of goods transported, as ships are currently operating at around 30% of their normal capacity. As a result, shipping rates are expected to double or even triple. The drought also increases the risk of water shortages and impacts the performance of the economy and inland waterway transport. Additionally, water temperatures are rising, leading to serious environmental effects, including fish die-offs. If the lack of rainfall continues, the situation could worsen even more than in 2018, which was the year with the lowest water levels on record.

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