Germany is facing economic strain due to critically low water levels in the Rhine and Danube rivers. North Rhine-Westphalia Minister Krischer is urgently calling for action from transportation ministers to address the issue. He specifically requests funding for the expansion and deepening of navigable waterways to mitigate the impact on shipping. The low water levels disrupt commercial traffic, affecting supply chains and increasing transportation costs. Krischer proposes the formation of a crisis team dedicated to managing the situation on both rivers. This team would coordinate efforts to ensure continued navigability and minimize economic damage. The situation highlights the increasing vulnerability of German waterways to drought and climate change.