The Times Of India · Climate · 2026-08-21
Germany’s Drought Crisis Is Now Hitting Its Economy, Raising Costs And Inflation Risk
Germany’s drought is no longer just an environmental crisis — it is becoming an economic problem. Record-low water levels on major rivers, including the Rhine, are disrupting the transport of goods and forcing vessels to carry less cargo, pushing up logistics costs and delaying deliveries. The Bundesbank warns that this could weigh on industrial production, exports and Germany’s already fragile economic recovery in the third quarter.
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