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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.

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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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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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