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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
BBC Science Monday 03 August 2026, 14:38 UTC 1 min read
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Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Rhine (ORG) Europe (LOCATION) Danube (LOCATION) Po (LOCATION)
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