Vistula River At All Time Low Level Due To Drought

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Vistula River At All Time Low Level Due To Drought

People are seen on a beach along the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 14 August, 2025. The Vistula river has reached an all time record low at just 15cm compared to the usual 36cm due to ongoing drought. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)

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