Low water levels on Germany’s Rhine amid heat and drought threaten economic blow

AI Summary

Low water levels on Germany's Rhine River, due to heat and drought, are restricting cargo shipments and increasing freight prices. The situation threatens to cause broader economic impacts and pressures the government for intervention.

Shallow water is imposing tighter limits on how much ship cargo can float down the river — sending prices up for riverboat freight and heaping pressure on the government to act.