Drought in Europe threatens major shipping river - DW News.

Drought in Europe threatens major shipping river - DW News.

The Rhine is an important shipping route for raw materials such as grain, chemicals, minerals, coal and oil products including fuel oil.

Companies are keeping a close eye on its water levels and the potential impact on their operations.

The water levels on the Rhine have recently continued to drop due to soaring hot temperatures and lack of rainfall in the region.

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