"Drought-Stricken Romania Grinds to a Halt: Ford and Dacia Halt Production Amid Electricity Shortages A severe drought in Eastern Europe has taken a devastating toll on Romania, leaving the country's major rivers at critically low levels and forcing the shutdown of several key power plants, including nuclear reactors. As a result, widespread electricity shortages have crippled the nation, prompting major automotive manufacturers Ford and Dacia to suspend production at their Romanian factories until August 19. The drought, which has also affected other European countries, has exposed the region's vulnerability to climate change and raised concerns about the long-term impact on the environment and economy. With the situation showing no signs of improvement, the future of Romania's industrial sector hangs in the balance."
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 ...
