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title: "German economy withers as Rhine runs dry"
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description: "Germany's economic growth faces a potential 50% reduction this year due to record-low Rhine River levels caused by heatwaves and drought. Critical industries relying on the river for transporting metals, chemicals, and fuel are encountering significant navigation difficulties."
datetime: "2026-08-13T05:42:41.000Z"
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# German economy withers as Rhine runs dry

Germany’s economic growth risks being cut in half this year as heatwaves and drought leave water levels in the Rhine at record lows. Critical industries rely on the major river for the transport of metals, chemicals and fuel but they have found its waters increasingly difficult to navigate. The depth at the Kaub gauge, the shallowest part of the mi...

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