Frankfurt, Germany, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Parts of Germany's Rhine could become unnavigable, group warns

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2026-08-10

Parts of the Rhine river in Germany could soon become unnavigable as water levels drop further due to soaring summer temperatures and low rainfall, an industry group warned Monday. Levels have been at record lows since the end of July as Germany, like elsewhere in Europe, struggles through a series of heatwaves. Cargo ships have managed to continue transporting goods along the waterway, which flows through the industrial heartland of Europe's to......

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