IJssel: latest developments and connections

What's happening

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Earlier this month

Low water levels and drought are affecting freight transport on the IJssel river in the Netherlands, leading to operational restrictions managed by Rijkswaterstaat.

Some support1 report

One to three months ago

Low water levels in the IJssel/Canal system are forcing water authorities to restrict gates and close harbors, impacting local businesses and river traffic.

Some support3 reports2 developments inside
Low water levels due to drought are affecting shared river systems in the IJssel basin, impacting provinces like Gelderland and Overijssel.

Some support1 report
The Twente Canal has been indefinitely closed amid low water levels in the IJssel river.

Some support1 report

Explainers that pass through IJssel

IJssel is a step on the way to someone else

How could low water levels on the Rhine affect Arnhemsche Stoomsleephelling Maatschappij?Low water levels may increase costs for Arnhem shipyard operationsPossible

Around IJssel this week

News at the entities that move IJssel most

Netherlands Structural
Oddo Bhf upgraded the stock rating of Netherlands-based company Akzo Nobel.

Moves IJssel
13:31
Rhine Shared context
Russian refinery disruptions, low Rhine water levels, and EU bans are pressuring European fuel markets.

Moves IJssel
Fri 02:28

Connections

The 10 strongest of 11, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Arnhem Structural

Arnhem utilizes the IJssel river as a functional transit route for freight transport and vessel movement.

Some supportOct 12

IJssel → Arnhem
Arnhem → IJssel
Netherlands Structural

The Netherlands functionally relies on the IJssel river system for its operations and existence.

Well supportedSep 24

IJssel → Netherlands
Netherlands → IJssel
Rijkswaterstaat Operational

Rijkswaterstaat actively manages and regulates operational restrictions and traffic mandates on the IJssel river.

Some supportOct 12

IJssel → Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat → IJssel
Deventer Structural

The functional operation of Deventer's harbor is dependent on the water levels of the IJssel river.

Some supportJul 31

IJssel → Deventer
Deventer → IJssel
Zutphen Structural

The IJssel river facilitates freight transport, supporting the logistical functions of Zutphen.

Some supportOct 12

IJssel → Zutphen
Zutphen → IJssel
Westervoort Shared context

The location of Westervoort is dependent on the operational status of the IJssel river, specifically regarding water levels affecting shipping.

Some supportSep 24

IJssel → Westervoort
Westervoort → IJssel
Rhine Shared context

IJssel is a tributary that branches off from the Rhine basin.

Some supportSep 24

IJssel → Rhine
Rhine → IJssel
Gelderland Shared context

IJssel is a geographical feature within the province of Gelderland, and both are affected by drought conditions.

Some supportAug 3

IJssel → Gelderland
Gelderland → IJssel

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Overijssel Shared context

The IJssel river flows through and borders the province of Overijssel, sharing a critical geographical system.

Some supportAug 3

IJssel → Overijssel
Overijssel → IJssel
Deventer Shared context

IJssel is a river located in the general geographic context of Deventer.

Some supportJul 29

IJssel → Deventer
Deventer → IJssel

History

Events by the month they began

October 2026

1 event

Oct 12, 2026Low water levels and drought are affecting freight transport on the IJssel river in the Netherlands, leading to operational restrictions managed by Rijkswaterstaat.

August 2026

1 event

Aug 3, 2026Low water levels due to drought are affecting shared river systems in the IJssel basin, impacting provinces like Gelderland and Overijssel.

July 2026

2 events