Overview

• The Elbe gauge in Dresden climbed to 68 cm by Sunday evening, triggering the full resumption of all DVB ferry routes.
• DVB reinstated its Kleinzschachwitz-Pillnitz and Tolkewitz-Niederpoyritz services, restoring regular car and passenger ferry operations.
• Weiße Flotte continues a significantly reduced program, operating only the L72 city tour until July 14.
• Forecasts predict a peak level of 76 cm overnight into Monday followed by a drop to around 66 cm by midweek.
• Conservation groups argue that despite over €430 million spent on maintenance since 2013, enduring low flows highlight the need for systemic waterway policy reform.