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Hottest ever August: As temperatures soar, the Rhine level plummets

Video. Hottest ever August sees Rhine drop to its lowest level since 2018

Updated: 21/09/2022 - 10:07 GMT+2

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The Rhine has slumped to its lowest point since 2018, forcing shipping companies to adapt. Is this an anomaly or the new norm?

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