Europe’s rivers run dry as scientists warn drought could be worst in 500 years Crops, power plants, barge traffic, industry and fish populations devastated by parched waterways The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022
Shippers prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical low Shipping companies are preparing to halt the transport of goods on the Rhine as water levels in Germany’s biggest river near a critically low point The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022
Europe's rivers dry up as drought declared in UK A drought has officially been declared in the UK as the Thames River’s source dries up. Other large rivers including The Rhine, The Po in Italy, The Loire in France and The Gaudiana in Spain are also running low. Irish Mirror · Aug 12, 2022
Rhine runs dry and wildfires rage in France as Europe faces worst drought in 500 years The Rhine River - which has suffered critically-low water levels due to the baking summer and scant rainfall - acts as one of western Europe's main commercial waterways as it runs through Germany and into the North Sea Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Fears water levels in Rhine could fall below critical mark Officials in Germany say water levels on the Rhine could reach a critically low point in coming days, making the transport of goods along the river increasingly difficult The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
Low water levels mean Rhine is days from being shut for cargo Businesses along the river say they are on verge of having to shut production The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
Drought and heatwave slow down France's eco-friendly waterway transport Transporting freight on inland waterways is far more environmentally friendly than by road. But low rainfall and high temperatures have dramatically reduced water levels in France, limiting transport on canals around the Rhine river in particular. Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2022
Rhine river cruise offers a 'magic window' on historic cities and spectacular scenery A Rhine river cruise in Germany, France, Switzerland and Holland on new ship Emerald Luna comes with historic sights and a host of brilliantly innovative technological ideas on board Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022
Saddle up: six of the best Eurovelo routes to explore on your bike this summer Getting to grip with Europe on two wheels? These cycle routes are hard to beat, writes Liz Dodd The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022