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Heat wave dries Dutch dikes, threatens German river trade

Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade.
WHO: Netherlands and Germany
WHAT: Dry, hot summers threaten Dutch dikes and disrupt German river trade amid a European heat wave.
WHEN: Aug 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
WHERE: Netherlands and Germany
WHY: A European heat wave has brought drought, raising risks to Dutch dikes and affecting river trade in Germany.

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