The Rhine is starting to dry up already – two weeks into summer

Although the Rhine is usually at its lowest in August-November, water levels are already low enough to impact trade activities.
Last summer, low water levels made it difficult to navigate the Rhine river. A similar situation could be seen this year. | Photo: Christoph Reichwein/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
Last summer, low water levels made it difficult to navigate the Rhine river. A similar situation could be seen this year. | Photo: Christoph Reichwein/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
By Jack Wittels, bloomberg news

The German summer may officially be just two weeks old but the Rhine river – a vital artery for the country and other parts of inland Europe – is already seeing water levels low enough to restrict trade.

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