# Drought devastates Danube: ruined crops, exposed riverbed, 'Rock of Starvation'

A severe drought along the Danube has destroyed crops, turned riverbeds into paths for cyclists, and exposed a monument known as the "Rock of Starvation." The crisis underscores how climate change is harming Europe's second-longest river, with major consequences for agriculture and shipping.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/16/danube-drought-destroyed-crops-rock-of-starvation-climate-crisis) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:15 GMT