Low river water levels could divide Germany’s cargo lifeline in two | DW News

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Water levels at a key bottleneck on the Rhine have fallen so low that cargo traffic may soon be unable to travel through it - effectively splitting the river in two. Cargo vessels are already carrying lighter loads. The disruption is hitting one of Europe's most important transport routes. Chapter Breakdown 00:00 - The Rhine: Germany’s iconic river under pressure 00:17 - Heatwave and drought drive water levels down 00:32 - Low water exposes hidden dangers 00:45 - Shipping and supply chains at risk 01:05 - Duisburg Harbor struggles with record lows 01:30 - Waiting for rain as alternatives remain limited 01:55 - Fears the Rhine could become unnavigable 02:21 - Climate warnings becoming reality 02:45 Dry soil and stones where water normally flows 04:06 Shippers warn drought could ‘split Rhine in two’ 06:38 Short term fix also not sustainable for climate 07:20 Impact on local communities and business is huge 08:12 Low water disrupts German industry 9:20 Water dried earlier

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