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Europe's heatwaves spark continent-wide drought
Europe's climate-change-driven heatwaves have triggered a continent-wide drought, with major rivers like the Rhine and Danube experiencing record-low water levels. High temperatures, not low rainfall, are the primary cause, impacting shipping, agriculture, and hydropower, while some countries have restricted non-essential water use.
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