Historic Low Water Levels in Rhine River
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Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG)
Germany (Rhine River)
July 31, 2026
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Rhine river levels in Cologne hit a historic low of 68 cm. Low water levels are impacting the economy across Germany.
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