According to a recent study published on October 4, 2026, by Stern.de, the levels of rivers in Germany have reached historic lows, with some areas experiencing drops of up to 20% in just a few weeks.
The German Union has expressed its intention to revive coal power in response to criticism following a series of severe forest fires in the country, with reports citing opposition from environmental groups.
Thousands of Germans took to the streets on Saturday to protest the government's climate change policies, with the Tagesschau reporting that the demonstrations were the largest in recent history.
Uruguay is preparing for potential extreme rainfall from the El Niño weather phenomenon this year, with the country's capital, Montevideo, undergoing changes to its infrastructure to cope with the flooding.