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Multiple German cities have implemented bans on water extraction from rivers, lakes, and streams due to critically low water levels.

Several municipalities in Germany, including Göttingen and regions in Bavaria and Saxony, have enacted prohibitions on withdrawing water from natural sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams. These restrictions come in response to unusually low water levels, highlighting concerns about water scarcity and its impacts on local ecosystems and residents. The bans are measures aimed at preserving remaining water resources during this period of drought or reduced water availability.