Overview

• The Bodensee's water level is currently 35 cm below the seasonal average, with forecasts predicting further declines through the week.
• Dry conditions, caused by insufficient rainfall and diminished snowmelt from the Alps, are the primary drivers of the low levels.
• Harbors in the Untersee region, including Langenargen, Immenstaad, and Bad Schachen, are now inaccessible to vessels due to shallow waters.
• Drinking water supplies remain unaffected, as water is extracted from depths of 70 meters, and fish populations are stable, according to experts.
• Meteorologists expect no significant rainfall until Sunday, heightening concerns over the broader drought across Germany.