"Europe's Drought Crisis Hits Home: Ford and Dacia Halt Production in Romania As a severe drought continues to plague Europe, Romania is feeling the pinch. The country's major rivers are drying up, and a series of drought-related nuclear reactor shutdowns has led to widespread electricity shortages. In response, major automakers Ford and Dacia have been forced to suspend production at their Romanian factories, effective through August 19. The move is a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of the drought, which is affecting not just the environment but also the country's economy and industries. As the drought continues to worsen, it remains to be seen how long production will be halted and what other measures will be taken to mitigate the impact."
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 ...
