The Danube's drought threatens transport, food and energy across Europe

Water levels in the Danube have fallen so far that islands are surfacing in the middle of the river, SVT reports from the bank. The river is one of Europe's main freight routes for grain, coal and industrial inputs, and cargo vessels can only be partly loaded as the depth drops. The same drought is hitting harvests in parts of Europe and the cooling water of power stations along the river.

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