Cruises thrown into chaos as drought strands ships, leaves passengers scrambling

Drought and record-low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers in Europe have disrupted river cruises, stranding ships and altering itineraries for passengers. The European Drought Observatory reports severe drought conditions in Central and Western Europe, impacting cruise operators like Avalon Waterways and AmaWaterways, which warn of ongoing travel disruptions due to low water levels and heatwaves.