Tag: Rhine
What's the impact of the drought in the Rhine River? | Inside Story
Many countries are in the grips of intense summer heatwaves that are causing some of the world’s crucial rivers to dry up. In parts of Europe, waterways have dropped to near-record levels, halting marine traffic and disrupting factories and industries. Now, Germany is facing a crisis as the Rhine River – its most important shipping route – becomes difficult for ships to navigate. That’s not…