DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A man takes photos of 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)