In August, the level of the Rhine was historically low because of the drought, and not everything came back to normal in September for river transport.
The exceptionally hot summer has hit Germany's waterways hard. The whole system is underfunded, warn Anlieger-Bundesländer. Before the regional conference Rhine they demand reforms.
In August, the level of the Rhine was historically low because of the drought, and not everything came back to normal in September for river transport.
In August, the Rhine's water level dropped to a record low due to drought. Despite recent rains, river traffic had not returned to normal by early September.
The Rhine has never had as little water as this summer since the beginning of the records. In Koblenz, experts and Rhine residents will discuss consequences on Thursday.