Drought Disaster: 14 Days of No Rain – Rhine Dries Out, Elbe and Danube Groaning, Billions of Costs Threatened
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Germany is experiencing almost nationwide extreme low water in its rivers. Meteorologist Alexander Hildebrand warns of a worsening of the situation due to persistent drought and heat: "We already lacked precipitation in spring.
The levels of Rhine, Elbe and Danube are falling dramatically - but the Federal Government does not care about climate protection, the Greens criticise. However, they do not have answers to the current drought crisis either.
Sacred cows are being sacrificed in Germany due to low water levels. Trucks must be able to take over the work of ships immediately, even on Sundays and public holidays. However, Germany is struggling with a shortage of 100,000 drivers. ‘The politicians are treating the symptoms.’
The unprecedented heat wave suffocating Europe this summer, with record temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, has caused severe drought in some parts of the continent, affecting major river courses such as the Danube and the Rhine.
The second longest river in Europe is struggling with the continuing drought. A journey along the challenges that the historically low water levels of the Danube bring with them.
The situation becomes dramatic: Germany's rivers are losing more and more water, the levels are falling to record lows. A weather column by Dominik Jung.
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