# Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers

https://mins.news/en/item/12424

- BBC News, 2026-08-03 14:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gn8zvrx4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Rhine has fallen to record low water levels as drought places growing pressure on Europe’s rivers. The Danube and Po are also experiencing low levels. The conditions have curtailed the movement of goods by water and reduced electricity output. Transport and power generation are both being affected across the river systems.

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