Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
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"Although shipping on the Rhine was unlikely to be suspended altogether, precautions would have to be taken, such as spreading out cargo among more vessels to make them less heavy."
— Martin Wolters , Executive
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Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
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