Europe's rivers are drying up: The growing cost of extreme drought

The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

These actions are a sobering glimpse into the future and one that suddenly feels far less unreal

Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.