Drought restriction events
The archive records 3 drought restriction events. Definitions of every event type are on the methodology page.
Drought restriction
| Start | Event | Type | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Record low water at Kaub restricts Rhine barge shipping | Drought restriction | ongoing | 3 Significant |
| 2026-07-01 | Panama Canal cuts Neopanamax draft and daily transit slots | Drought restriction | ongoing | 3 Significant |
| 2023-03-01 | Drought cuts draft and daily transits at the Panama Canal | Drought restriction | ended | 4 Severe |