Extreme drought and heat have severely impacted the Danube River and surrounding regions. Fishermen in northern Serbia report that the river has receded, leaving only small ponds with dangerously high water temperatures.
The current historical drought in Europe threatens an economic impact of up to 180 billion euros. Water scarcity paralyses nuclear reactors and withered crops on the continent. Read
Rivers and farmlands across Europe are drying up rapidly due to record-breaking heatwaves and droughts. As crops wither and water levels in major rivers drop to all-time lows, shipping and nuclear power plant operations are facing disruptions.