Rhine River Hits Record Low, Crippling German Barge Traffic
The Rhine at Kaub, Germany, has fallen to a depth of just 21 centimeters, the lowest since records began in 1880. Barges are now moving at only a fifth of their full capacity, threatening the region's massive chemical complexes. The drought also carries cultural significance, as the river is central to German identity and governed by one of the world's oldest international organizations.
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