BBC
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Monday, August 3, 2026
Water levels in the Rhine, Danube, and Po rivers have fallen to record lows, disrupting freight transport and reducing hydroelectric power generation across Europe. The reduced water depths have limited the cargo capacity of commercial vessels and decreased electricity production at power plants dependent on river flows.
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