Overview

• The Rhine Fall's water flow is at approximately 170 cubic meters per second, nearly half the long-term April average of 316 cubic meters per second.
• Basel Rhine ports report water discharge of around 450 cubic meters per second, far below the historical April average, which is more than double this figure.
• Hydrologists warn that anticipated rain will not be sufficient to address the significant hydrological deficits caused by low winter and spring precipitation.
• Decades of glacier retreat and reduced snowfall are exacerbating the region's water scarcity, with long-term implications for water resource management.
• This water crisis follows patterns seen in historical lows, with some records dating back more than 50 years, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change.