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Low water levels disrupt European river cruises, a favorite of U.S. tourists

One of Europe’s worst droughts in decades has left the water level of parts of the Rhine and the Danube Rivers too low for ships to pass, paralyzing commerce and causing disruptions for companies that transport goods and commodities like oil and coal.

Europe’s drought reveals WWI relics and bombs in Danube River

Europe’s drought reveals WWI relics and bombs in Danube River

The Danube River is running so low on water that the wreckage of German warships, sunk in 1944, has resurfaced, posing a danger to local ship traffic.
European drought unearths Nazi warships in Danube, historic ruins

European drought unearths Nazi warships in Danube, historic ruins

Archaeologists are rushing to study some of the surfaced relics amid the worst drought that Europe has seen in centuries.
Water levels in Danube recede to record lows, hindering shipping in Hungary

Water levels in Danube recede to record lows, hindering shipping in Hungary

Water levels on the Danube dropped to record lows on three sections of the river in Hungary on Wednesday due to a recent drought, hindering passenger cruise ships and causing losses to freight shipping companies.
Walls — and neighbors — protect against Danube flooding
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Walls — and neighbors — protect against Danube flooding

Strong community ties can keep people safe during catastrophes, say experts. So what can the residents of a flood-prone Austrian town teach us about facing extreme weather in the age of climate change?
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