Water scarcity endangers the Rhine

The water level of the Rhine River has dropped to its lowest historic point, reaching only 19 centimeters in the city of Kaub. This has hindered navigational movement along the river and caused significant disruptions in cargo and service transportation. The decrease has reduced the carrying capacity of ships, increased the number of trips, and halted the passage of large vessels through the narrow channel at Kaub, threatening the continuity of commercial activity on the river. Additionally, the low water level has exposed parts of the riverbed, attracting treasure hunters and waste collectors, and affecting passenger ferry crossings and pedestrian movement. This has also led to increased traffic congestion on the roads due to disruptions in river transport and the destruction of some bridges. These issues are occurring amidst ongoing drought conditions and the impacts of climate change, threatening the sustainability of navigation and transportation on the Rhine River.

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