Financial Post
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Aug 3, 2026
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Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade
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Article Excerpt
The Rhine River’s water levels dropped to the lowest in nearly 150 years as hot, dry weather grips Europe, threatening to disrupt a crucial route for transporting coal, fuel and industrial commodities across a large swath of the continent.
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