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Rhine River Low Flow Report
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Rhine at Basel hits record-low discharge in November 2026.
On 5 November 2026, the Rhine at Basel-Kleinhüningen recorded an exceptionally low daily discharge of 369 m³/s, placing it among the most severe low-flow periods since 2020. Such low water levels raise transport costs, degrade water quality, and can restrict cooling, water supply, irrigation, and groundwater along the river.
