DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A ship passes by an exposed sandbank on the Rhine River on August 14, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A man takes a look at the partially exposed riverbed of the Rhine River on August 14, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A view of the partially exposed riverbed of the Rhine River is seen on August 14, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A view of the partially exposed riverbed of the Rhine River is seen on August 14, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: An exposed sandbank is seen on the Rhine River, with Cologne Cathedral in the background, on August 14, 2026 in Cologne, Germany.Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

DUISBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A cargo ship passes by an exposed sandbank on the Rhine River on August 14, 2026 in Duisburg, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: An exposed sandbank is seen on the Rhine River, with Cologne Cathedral in the background, on August 14, 2026 in Cologne, Germany.Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: An exposed sandbank is seen on the Rhine River, with Cologne Cathedral in the background, on August 14, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)