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Rhine hits record lows as drought disrupts river transport

Record-low water levels on the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed goods transport and reduced electricity output.
WHO: Drought-strained rivers (Rhine, Danube and Po)
WHAT: Record-low water levels curtail goods transport and reduce electricity output
WHEN: Reported Aug 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: Drought has lowered water levels on the Rhine, Danube and Po.
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