Danube sinks to record lows under Central European drought
TL;DR
Record-low Danube water levels near Budapest, driven by a severe Central European drought, are causing energy and water shortages, disrupting river traffic such as barges and ferries, and stressing wildlife. The drought-and-low-flow pattern has persisted since 2018, with impacts spreading along the river’s route from Germany to the Black Sea.
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