Europe’s Rivers Run Dry as Heatwave Devastates Farms

Record-breaking heatwaves are scorching much of Europe, pushing major rivers to historic lows. The extreme weather is now threatening farmers across the continent, and the economic shockwaves are likely to spread far beyond Europe’s borders. As temperatures soar, the severe drought is drying up critical waterways used for irrigation and transport. With crops failing and harvests shrinking, food prices and supply chains are expected to face significant strain in the coming months. No country in the region appears safe from the cascading effects of this climate-driven crisis.