Rhine River Water Levels Stay Too Low, Disrupting Cruises and Business

Low water on the Rhine River is causing headaches for tourists and slowing down the German economy.

The Rhine River is a major highway for boats in Europe. Right now, the water is dangerously low. This is causing big problems for both vacationers and businesses. For tourists, the low water means their fancy river cruises are being interrupted. Hundreds of travelers have recently found themselves stuck. Because the river is too shallow in some spots, ships cannot get through. This forces cruise lines to scramble to move passengers to buses or hotels instead of finishing their trip on the water. Many travelers are now sharing their frustrations with how these cruise lines handle these sudd…