{
  "id": 1484903,
  "title": "Dürre in Deutschland: Diese Bilder zeigen, wo Trockenheit und Niedrigwasser die Wirtschaft treffen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/durre-in-deutschland-diese-bilder-zeigen-wo-trockenheit-und-1484903",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/klimawandel-so-hart-treffen-duerre-und-niedrigwasser-die-wirtschaft-01/100246824.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Düsseldorf – A severe drought in Germany has left the town of Kaub on the Rhine river as one of the most notable places in the country. The reason behind this is the impact the low water levels have on numerous businesses across Germany. The Rhine is now effectively divided into two parts, one north of Kaub and the other south of it. As of Friday night to Saturday night, the water level stood at just six centimeters, the lowest since detailed records began. While the shallow water below six centimeters is problematic for barge traffic, it is essentially too shallow for inland ships. The Binnenschifffahrtsverband had previously stated that at one-meter water levels, no navigation is possible. Some ships are still navigating the section, according to data from \"Marine Traffic,\" with captains deciding for themselves whether to continue or not. From a satellite perspective, it is evident that the water level has been steadily decreasing over the past weeks. On the riverbank and in the river itself, the sandy areas are becoming more and more apparent with each passing week.",
  "summary": "Die Pegelstände an Deutschlands Flüssen sind vielerorts niedriger denn je. Das belastet große Unternehmen immer stärker. Ein Blick aus der Luft zeigt die Ausmaße.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Dürre in Deutschland: Diese Bilder zeigen, wo Trockenheit und Niedrigwasser die Wirtschaft treffen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/durre-in-deutschland-diese-bilder-zeigen-wo-trockenheit-und",
        "published": "2026-08-17T07:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}