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The Rhine and Danube at record lows: drought paralyzes European industry Record low water levels on the Rhine and Danube disrupt river transport across Europe .
Published 6sem · 3 sources ✓ Confirmed Important · updated 6sem
The fact These critical waterways for German and Central European industry are nearly impassable.
Factories like BASF are cutting production, worsening logistical tensions.
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Why it matters Les industriels allemands et centre-européens dépendent à 80 % du Rhin pour leurs approvisionnements. Les pénuries de matières premières et les surcoûts logistiques pourraient faire grimper les prix de 15 à 20 % d'ici septembre 2026.
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