Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68). MARCKOLSHEIM. THE MEANDER OF A RIVER ON A DEAD BRANCH OF THE RHINE. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Neighbours Criticise German Move To Extend Border Controls - Strasbourg

Border police is seen at the Pont de L'Europe bridge over the Rhine river marking France-Germany border crossing on September 12, 2024 in Strasbourg, north easter France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as "unacceptable" Germany's decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighbouring countries to criticise the move. Restrictions already in place at some of Germany's land borders will apply from next Monday with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netherlands: Cargo Ship Gets Stuck After Striking Bridge In Rotterdam 2

A cargo ship crashed into the Willemsbrug Bridge in Rotterdam on Friday, March 1, after attempting to sail without properly evaluating the bridge's clearance and got stuck under the bridge for hours. Containers fell into the water after the collision, but no injuries were reported.

Netherlands: Cargo Ship Gets Stuck After Striking Bridge In Rotterdam

A cargo ship crashed into the Willemsbrug Bridge in Rotterdam on Friday, March 1, after attempting to sail without properly evaluating the bridge's clearance and got stuck under the bridge for hours. Containers fell into the water after the collision, but no injuries were reported.

Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests

STORY: Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Viking Cruises welcoming Chinese guests 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU XIAOWEN, Manager of Viking Eistla 4. various of the welcoming banner STORYLINE: The multinational travel company Viking Cruises has resumed its European river cruise operations catering to the Chinese market. On Thursday, more than a hundred guests from China embarked on the Viking Eistla cruise ship, which was anchored in Amsterdam, commencing their 11-day "Rhine Charming Journey." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla "We're glad to have Chinese guests on Viking cruise ship to not only enjoy authentic Europe but also rediscover the world in comfort." The crew took a group photo with the Chinese guests holding a banner with the words "Welcome Chinese Guests 'Home.'" SOUNDBI

GLOBALink | River Rhine's low water levels spark supply worries in Germany

The inland river shipping industry in Germany is struggling with low water levels, as the country is being hit by high temperatures and a lack of rainfall amid an energy crisis. People fear that if the situation continues, Germany would suffer more economic losses. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

River Rhine's low water levels spark supply worries in Germany

STORY: River Rhine's low water levels spark supply worries in Germany DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUANG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of River Rhine STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG YAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Dusseldolf in western Germany. Dusseldolf is on the middle strech of the River Rhine. The Rhine is the busiest waterway in Germany. Since this summer, long drought and extreme hot temperatures have caused the decrease of water levels of the River Rhine, which has affected navigation, industrial supply chain and agriculture. People fear that if the situation continues, it would cause more economic losses in the future." The River Rhine's plunging water levels are challenging transportation of goods such as coal and gasoline. Cargo ships have to carry less loads to pass the shallow passages. Transportation authorities are shifting more goods traffic onto the rail network. However, transferring car

Xinhua Headlines: Heatwaves, severe droughts cause Europe searing pain

Xinhua Headlines: Heatwaves, severe droughts cause Europe searing pain

(220820) -- ROME, Aug. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows the bank of River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pigeons perch on rocks along the bank of River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany, Aug. 16, 2022. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2022 shows River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2022 shows River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows the bank of River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2022 shows River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Flocks of sheep forage on the bank of River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany, Aug. 17, 2022. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows the bank of River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A motorboat sails on River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany, Aug. 16, 2022. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows the bank of River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows River Rhine in Dusseldorf, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A cargo ship sails on River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany, Aug. 16, 2022. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

GERMANY-RIVER RHINE-WATER LEVEL

(220818) -- BERLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2022 shows River Rhine in Ruedesheim, Germany. The water level of River Rhine has dropped due to high temperature and drought. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)