News / Rhine closes to barge traffic, with water depth set to hit record lows

Rhine in 2022 Drought Photo 253555163 © Longo68 Dreamstime.com

15/08/2022

Low water levels resulting from a lengthy heatwave across Europe have forced the closure of the Rhine for the first time in four years.

Closure of the German waterway was announced late on Friday as water levels on the Kaub gauge hit 37cm – 41cm is ...

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