North Rhine-Westphalia, low water levels in the Rhine near Neuss

Aug 11, 2026

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Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany NEUSS, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a former eel fishing boat stranded in dried mud along the banks of the Rhine River in Neuss, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels at measuring points along the Rhine have reached record lows due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany NEUSS, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a former eel fishing boat stranded in dried mud along the banks of the Rhine River in Neuss, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels at measuring points along the Rhine have reached record lows due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a ship sailing past the partially dried-up riverbed of the Rhine River in Dusseldorf, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels along the Rhine have reached record lows at measuring points across Germany due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a ship sailing past the partially dried-up riverbed of the Rhine River in Dusseldorf, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels along the Rhine have reached record lows at measuring points across Germany due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a ship sailing past the partially dried-up riverbed of the Rhine River in Dusseldorf, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels along the Rhine have reached record lows at measuring points across Germany due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Drought pushes Rhine River to record-low water levels in Germany DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: An aerial view of a ship sailing past the partially dried-up riverbed of the Rhine River in Dusseldorf, Germany, on August 11, 2026. Water levels along the Rhine have reached record lows at measuring points across Germany due to ongoing drought and hot weather. The Rhine is a crucial shipping route for the region, and the transport of heavy cargo has already been severely disrupted. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Dusseldorf Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
A lone cargo ship where dozens would normally be sailing up or down the Rhine. Water levels are at critically low levels and continue to fall. The Rhine between Düsseldorf and Neuss

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A lone cargo ship where dozens would normally be sailing up or down the Rhine. Water levels are at critically low levels and continue to fall. The Rhine between Düsseldorf and Neuss