Europe's mightiest river is drying up, causing a recession in Germany. Yes, really.

Germany probably fell into recession at the end of 2018 as the country's dominant manufacturing sector faltered.
That was likely down, in part at least, to an unusual negative factor: a shockingly low water level in the River Rhine.
The Rhine is crucial for German industry because it not only provides an avenue for the distribution of raw materials to German manufacturers, but also a means of transporting finished goods to Europe's largest port, Rotterdam.
Low water levels prevent certain boats