North Rhine-Westphalia: Low water levels on the Rhine in Duisburg

Aug 3, 2026

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Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d
Extremely low water levels on the Rhine following the driest and warmest July on record; water levels have hit a record low; the riverbanks are exposed; shipping can only operate with reduced cargo and at reduced speeds; Duisburg Walsum, Ferry terminal for the car and passenger ferry from Orsoy to Walsum; STEAG Walsum Combined Heat and Power Plant; North Rhine
Extremely low water levels on the Rhine following the driest and warmest July on record; water levels have hit a record low; the riverbanks are exposed; shipping can only operate with reduced cargo and at reduced speeds; Duisburg Walsum, Ferry terminal for the car and passenger ferry from Orsoy to Walsum; STEAG Walsum Combined Heat and Power Plant; North Rhine

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Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level in the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d

Extremely low water levels—here at the Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg-Marxloh—have caused sandbars to form due to the low water level of the Rhine; cargo ships can only sail with reduced cargo; the TKS steel mill has cut back production because not enough raw materials can be d