Drought on the Rhine: Germany lifts Sunday truck ban

Drought threatens to split the Rhine in two, disrupting river traffic crucial for German industry.

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Several states have lifted the Sunday truck ban to bypass the crisis.

This measure aims to maintain supply chains for businesses dependent on the river.

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