Extreme heat has caused fatalities and significant economic damage in Germany, with the Rhine river reaching historically low water levels. The low water levels have disrupted shipping, leading to increased transportation costs and potential supply chain disruptions. Over 11,900 deaths were reported due to the heatwave, according to the Robert Koch Institute, while over 100 people drowned in rivers and lakes seeking relief. In Slovakia, temperatures reached 42°C, breaking records. In Poland, coal power plants had to shut down due to critically low water levels in the Vistula River, affecting cooling processes. Environmental activists are calling for an end to fossil fuel use, citing inadequate government action against extreme heat.
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