Europe drought: German industry at risk as Rhine falls
2 years, 4 months ago

Europe drought: German industry at risk as Rhine falls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany's main industry lobby group warned Tuesday that factories may have to throttle production or halt it completely because plunging water levels on the Rhine River are making it harder to transport cargo. “The ongoing drought and the low water levels threaten the supply security of industry,” said Holger Loesch, deputy head of the business lobby group BDI. He echoed concerns that climate change could make droughts more frequent in the future, and urged the government to help closely monitor water levels and react early to potential transportation problems on Germany's waterways.

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German chancellor tours flooded regions in the northwest, praises authorities and volunteers
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German chancellor tours flooded regions in the northwest, praises authorities and volunteers

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Towns reinforce dikes as heavy rains send rivers over their banks in Germany and the Netherlands
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Towns reinforce dikes as heavy rains send rivers over their banks in Germany and the Netherlands

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Europe on the verge of water catastrophe as groundwater reserves dry up, scientists warn
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe on the verge of water catastrophe as groundwater reserves dry up, scientists warn

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EU report: Drought-hit Europe could face 3 more dry months
2 years, 4 months ago

EU report: Drought-hit Europe could face 3 more dry months

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Parts of the European Union could face three more months of warmer and drier conditions as Europe weathers a major drought that has fueled forest fires, dried up rivers and devastated crops, the 27-nation bloc’s Earth observation program is warning in a report. “Warmer and drier than usual conditions are likely to occur in the western Euro-Mediterranean region …

Precipitation shortage will remain very high, as Rhine nears record lows
2 years, 4 months ago

Precipitation shortage will remain very high, as Rhine nears record lows

NL Times  

The incredibly low average national precipitation will reach a low point this week in line with figures seen in 2018. Dutch meteorological institute KNMI does expect some rain in the coming days, but that will not be enough to remedy the precipitation shortage and the ongoing drought. The average water level at Lobith at this time of year is about …

Europe drought: German industry at risk as Rhine level falls
2 years, 4 months ago

Europe drought: German industry at risk as Rhine level falls

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s main industry lobby group warned Tuesday that factories may have to throttle production or halt it completely because plunging water levels on the Rhine River are making it harder to transport cargo. “The ongoing drought and the low water levels threaten the supply security of industry,” said Holger Loesch, deputy head of the BDI business lobby group. …

Europe Drought: German Industry at Risk as Rhine Falls
2 years, 4 months ago

Europe Drought: German Industry at Risk as Rhine Falls

News 18  

Germany’s main industry lobby group warned Tuesday that factories may have to throttle production or halt it completely because plunging water levels on the Rhine River are making it harder to transport cargo. Authorities say the shipping lane itself still has a depth of almost 200 centimeters, but the record low measurement Tuesday morning highlights the extreme lack of water …

Shippers prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical low
2 years, 5 months ago

Shippers prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical low

Associated Press  

Shipping companies prepared to halt the transport of goods on the Rhine as water levels in Germany’s biggest river neared a critically low point Saturday. While the depth of the shipping lane in Kaub was still about 150 centimeters, experts say passage becomes tricky even for light or specially adapted cargo ships if water levels fall below 35 centimeters at …

Europe’s heatwaves, droughts put focus on climate change risks
2 years, 5 months ago

Europe’s heatwaves, droughts put focus on climate change risks

Al Jazeera  

Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are enduring severe droughts this summer. Italy’s worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda, the country’s largest, to near its lowest level ever recorded and warming the water to temperatures that approach the average in the Caribbean Sea. “But actually the drought builds up across the year.” Climate …

River Rhine close to running dry as 50% of Europe under drought warning
2 years, 5 months ago

River Rhine close to running dry as 50% of Europe under drought warning

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dramatic new images show dangerously low water levels in many of Europe’s rivers as more …

Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry
2 years, 5 months ago

Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry

Associated Press  

COLOGNE, Germany — Water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, German officials said Wednesday, making it increasingly difficult to transport goods — including coal and gasoline — as drought and an energy crisis grip Europe. “This is particularly the case for the Rhine, whose nautical bottleneck at Kaub has very low …

Fears water levels in Rhine could fall below critical mark
2 years, 5 months ago

Fears water levels in Rhine could fall below critical mark

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Europe flooding: Record rainfall leaves over 120 dead in western Europe, devastating parts of Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

Europe flooding: Record rainfall leaves over 120 dead in western Europe, devastating parts of Germany

CNN  

Berlin and Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany CNN — Catastrophic flooding in western Europe has killed more than 120 people, with hundreds more missing, authorities said Friday, as large-scale rescue efforts continue amid rising water, landslides and power outages. InNorth Rhine-Westphalia, where at least 43 people have died, the state’s Interior Ministry spokeswoman Katja Heins told CNN: ”The situation remains very dynamic …

Snow melt, rain causing widespread flooding in Germany
3 years, 11 months ago

Snow melt, rain causing widespread flooding in Germany

The Independent  

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Dry autumn in Germany forces Rhine shippers to cut loads
4 years, 1 month ago

Dry autumn in Germany forces Rhine shippers to cut loads

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Months of low rainfall have …

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