Germany has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer while rain has been relatively sparse. Now historically low water levels are disrupting shipping lanes while cities urge residents to reduce water use.

The Rhine River’s water levels dropped to the lowest in almost 150 years as hot, dry weather scorches Europe, threatening to disrupt a crucial route for transporting coal, fuel…

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