Water level of major rivers falls again after a short recovery

The Meuse is also very low due to the persistent drought and the large evaporation due to the heat. It has recently rained hard in the Ardennes, which has benefited the rain river. The water level in the Meuse is rising and falling quickly due to weir management in Belgium, which is also very dry, warns Rijkswaterstaat. But because the water level in the Meuse is regulated by weirs, there is enough water left over for shipping. Commercial shipping must take into account long waiting times at locks, since they open as little as possible in order not to waste water.