Drought and heatwave paralyse Germany — losses reach hundreds of millions per day

A severe drought and heatwave have disrupted river shipping on Germany's key waterways, causing economic losses of hundreds of millions of euros per day. Local authorities are calling on the federal government to designate water as a strategic resource and provide immediate support. The crisis has reignited debate about Germany's long-term water management policy.

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