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European river droughts and water quality degradation

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Latest: Rhine river water levels hit historic lows at Kaub chokepoint

Extreme low water levels in major European rivers, including the Rhine, Main, Elbe, and Danube, have led to significant environmental and archaeological exposures. Receding riverbeds have revealed decades of environmenta

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Europe heatwave and drought cause deaths, spur summit

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Latest: Drought conditions intensify across Germany and Saxony

The summer 2026 heatwave, driven by a persistent African high-pressure system, has intensified a severe drought across Germany and much of Europe. In Germany, flash-drought conditions continue to affect southern and east