Hot, dry conditions caused water levels on the Rhine River — Western Europe’s most important waterway — to reach a record low this summer. Many points along the river dried to less than half of normal depths, too shallow for ships carrying important cargo to pass. This Overview shows low water levels of the Rhine flowing through Düsseldorf, Germany, in August 2022.Click the image below to watch a Timelapse video on Instagram. You can also find it on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.—51.233333°, 6.783333°
Rhine River Drought
Rhine River Drought
Rhine River Drought
Hot, dry conditions caused water levels on the Rhine River — Western Europe’s most important waterway — to reach a record low this summer. Many points along the river dried to less than half of normal depths, too shallow for ships carrying important cargo to pass. This Overview shows low water levels of the Rhine flowing through Düsseldorf, Germany, in August 2022.Click the image below to watch a Timelapse video on Instagram. You can also find it on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.—51.233333°, 6.783333°