Germany news: Some shipping stops as Rhine hits new lows
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Germany is experiencing dangerously low water levels in its major rivers, including the Rhine, due to summer heat and drought conditions. This has resulted in some shipping stoppages and increased wildfires in affected areas.
The summer heat is not only causing water levels in Germany's key river arteries to drop to dangerously low levels, but also contributing to wildfires in several areas. Follow DW for more.
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