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Dutch Houseboat Owners Face Damage as Falling Water Levels Leave Homes on Riverbeds

Hundreds of houseboat owners on Dutch rivers and inland lakes are reporting structural damage and unsanitary conditions as falling water levels leave vessels resting on muddy riverbeds, exposing the vulnerability of floating homes to prolonged drought.
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