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Europe faces historic drought paralyzing rivers and power plants

The Rhine and Danube rivers reach exceptionally low levels.

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The drought disrupts river transport and threatens German and Hungarian industries.

Several nuclear and hydroelectric power plants are reducing their output.

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La baisse des niveaux d'eau force les péniches à réduire leur cargaison, augmentant les coûts de transport pour les matières premières comme le charbon et le pétrole. Les centrales nucléaires hongroises et hydroélectriques européennes risquent des arrêts partiels, aggravant les tensions sur les réseaux électriques.

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