Low Water Level On The River Elbe In Magdeburg As A Result Of Climate Change

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Low Water Level On The River Elbe In Magdeburg As A Result Of Climate Change

Exposed rocks and scattered vegetation appear on the dried riverbed due to low water levels on the River Elbe in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on August 25, 2022. Severe drought conditions tied to climate change drastically reduce the river's flow and water volume. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)


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