Bodensee Water Levels Drop 35 cm Below Seasonal Average Amid Prolonged Dry Spell

Lack of rainfall and reduced Alpine snowmelt contribute to declining levels, affecting harbor operations but not critical resources.

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.