# Europe’s rivers are drying up as extreme drought costs grow

https://mins.news/en/item/16219

- DW, 2026-08-07 13:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-rivers-are-drying-up-the-growing-cost-of-extreme-drought/a-78276662?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Rhine and Danube have fallen to historic low water levels. Shrinking supplies are disrupting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems. The conditions are also increasing concern about the future availability of drinking water. Extreme drought is imposing a growing cost across Europe.

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