Europe's rivers are drying up: The growing cost of extreme drought

Deutsche Welle · Published 1h ago

The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

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