Due to the drop in water levels in rivers in Germany's Saxony

Due to the drop in water levels in rivers in Germany's Saxony, so-called 'hunger stones' have emerged, reports Der Spiegel.

Consensus

The water level in the Elbe River in Saxony, Germany, has dropped to critically low levels due to prolonged drought.
Historical 'hunger stones' have been exposed on the riverbed in the Pirmasens area (Pirna region).
The hunger stones are inscribed with over 20 dates marking past periods of drought and low water levels.
The earliest inscription on the stones dates back to 1707.
A recent inscription was made in 2018 to mark a previous extreme low water level.
Water levels in Dresden are at 54 cm.
Water levels in the Elbe near Pirna have been consistently below one meter for an extended period.
Other rivers in the region, including the Mulde, White Elster, Spree, and Neisse, have also significantly diminished.
The drought is linked to a broader pattern of extreme heat and reduced precipitation across Central and Eastern Europe.

Minister of Environmental Protection Karsten Schneider stated that Germany has lost 60 billion cubic meters of water over the past 25 years, roughly equivalent to the volume of Lake Constance. — vedomosti
One of the main causes of water loss is increasingly frequent drought periods. — vedomosti
The German Meteorological Service predicts thunderstorms in some areas of Saxony at temperatures up to 34°C at the beginning of the week, followed by sunny and cooler weather (up to 25°C) on Tuesday and Wednesday. — vedomosti
The water level in the Rhine has dropped to a historical minimum. — komersant
The Eiffel Tower has become 10 cm taller due to thermal expansion from extreme heat. — vm
Dutch authorities have officially declared a water shortage due to prolonged drought and high demand. — vm
The drought has caused widespread reduction in water levels across Saxony’s rivers. — vesti
The hunger stones are considered historical indicators of potential famine and crop failure. — tg_rian_ru