Europe's mightiest river is drying up, most likely 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 most likely due at least in part to an unusual negative factor: a shockingly low water level in the Rhine river.
The Rhine is crucial for German industry because it provides not only 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