Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy

Severe drought has crippled major European rivers, disrupting energy and freight transport on the Rhine and Danube. Per CNBC, the low water levels are threatening supply chains and economic growth, and authorities are resorting to blasting riverbeds as an emergency measure.

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