Europe's Drought Crisis Hits Hard: Ford and Dacia Halt Production in Romania A severe drought gripping Europe has led to a devastating consequence: electricity shortages. In Romania, where several major rivers are drying up, the crisis has forced two major car manufacturers, Ford and Dacia, to suspend production at their local factories until August 19. The drought's impact on the country's power grid has been exacerbated by the shutdown of several nuclear reactors, further exacerbating the energy crisis. As the region struggles to cope with the effects of climate change, the halt in production at these factories is a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of the drought on the European economy.
Ford and Dacia stopped production at Romanian factories through Aug. 19 as electricity shortages from drought-related nuclear reactor shutdowns grip the country. Europe's major rivers are drying up ...
