Europa rămâne fără apă. Fluviul Rin, aproape nenavigabil. Șenalul navigabil a ajuns la doar 1,3 metri adâncime • Newsweek România

The Rhine River in Germany is facing severe drought, with navigable water levels dropping to 1.3 meters, threatening transport and trade. The German Inland Navigation Federation warns that the river may soon become completely unnavigable, impacting both commercial and leisure vessels. Current water levels at Kaub have fallen below critical thresholds, raising concerns about the continuity of navigation. This situation is exacerbated by climate change and ongoing heatwaves, leading to unprecedented low water levels across various waterways in Germany. Transport costs are rising as vessels can only carry limited cargo, prompting discussions about temporarily lifting truck traffic restrictions to alleviate supply chain issues.