Good morning, Europe. Here’s a compact first dig for the first cup.
Lead story: the Rhine has fallen to record low levels as drought tightens its grip on parts of Europe, according to BBC News. Low water is already the kind of practical climate story that moves from maps into freight, energy, farming, and prices.
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Why it matters: when one of Europe’s busiest river corridors struggles, the effects are not abstract. Barges carry less, supply chains get slower, and local weather becomes an economic signal as much as a forecast. It is a reminder to watch infrastructure, not just headlines.
Useful morning item: if weather is part of your work or travel today, the ECMWF forecast charts are worth bookmarking for a less-noisy look at pressure, rain, wind, and temperature patterns.
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