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Rhine at Historic Low Threatens Trade and Ecosystems | Amsterdam News
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The Rhine River hits an all-time low at the Dutch border, threatening trade, economy, and ecosystems. Water levels have plummeted to 6.47 meters above NAP — worse than the 2022 drought record — as dry alpine snowpack and a continental drought starve the river of replenishment. Cargo ships now carry just 20-30% of their usual load, forcing costly multi-boat shipments and skyrocketing shipping rates from €45 to €150 per ton. Germany’s economy could lose 0.2% growth, while river cruises cancel trips due to unsafe navigation. Environmentally, warming, shallow waters are suffocating young fish as breeding grounds vanish. Levels may drop further this weekend, with no national emergency declared yet — but the crisis is already reshaping Europe’s vital waterway.
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