Event
Rhine River – Europe’s Second-Largest River – Runs Dry
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Cologne, Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées, France |
Water levels at the chokepoint of Kaub, near Frankfurt, fell to 32 cm (13 inches) in depth on Monday, down from 42 cm (17 inches) last week. Ships, however, need around 1.5 m (5 feet) to be able to sail fully loaded.
