Dry rivers: Traffic backed up on Rhine as engine failure worsens woes
By DW
20 August 2022 |
2:35 pm
Rivers and lakes across Europe are suffering from low water levels, affecting transport, electricity production, wildlife and farming. Now, traffic on the Rhine has been blocked by a ship's engine failure.
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