secheresse du danube

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The Danube River is experiencing severe drought, causing multiple environmental and economic issues.

The drought affecting the Danube River is causing major challenges including threats to Ukrainian grain exports due to war and water scarcity. This environmental stress exposes relics such as Nazi shipwrecks as water levels drop. Additionally, the drought is leading to electricity shortages and highlights broader climate crises and geopolitical stakes for Europe, impacting multiple river systems from the Danube to the Loire.