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03 Aug 2026, 14:12

Powering through record-low river levels in the Danube

  • The Danube in Budapest will remain below 10 meters by the end of the day, with the lowest forecast level occurring through the evening hours.
  • In the next 24 hours, the Danube’s water level in Paksh will continue to fall; the river will still be rising in the Romanian section of the Danube near Cernavoda, where it is forecast to remain without significant changes.
  • In the Serbian section, the water level is expected to rise by 20%, while in Romania it will fall: the water level at the Cernavoda block is expected to remain unchanged.

In the Central European countries, the Danube is expected to continue falling due to the ongoing drought. According to the provided materials, the lowest daily values are expected to be recorded in the Danube in the Romanian section, while in Hungary they will remain below 10 meters (4 feet). In the Serbian section, the river level is expected to rise slightly, while in Romania it is expected to fall. The maximum temperature in the region is expected to exceed 38 Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), which will likely increase the risk of wildfires and drought-related problems.

In the next few days, the water level in the Danube is expected to continue falling. In Hungary, the water level is expected to remain below 10 meters, while in Romania it is expected to fall. In Serbia, the water level is expected to rise slightly. The materials also note that the water level in the Danube near Cernavoda is expected to remain unchanged.

The Danube’s water level in the Romanian section is expected to fall by about 90 kilometers (55 miles) from the point where the river level is expected to rise. The river level is expected to rise again due to the inflow of water from the upstream areas. The materials say that the water level in the Danube near Cernavoda is expected to remain unchanged, and that the river level in the Serbian section is expected to rise by 20%. In addition, the materials state that the energy production at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant is expected to be affected by the low water level.

In Romania, the water flow in the Danube is expected to reach up to 1,500 cubic meters per second, which is less than the average. According to the materials, the Romanian organization responsible for water management has confirmed that the water level in the Cernavoda section is expected to remain low; however, the situation is expected to improve due to the inflow of water from upstream. In the Serbian section, the Danube’s water level is expected to rise by 20%.

In addition, it is noted that the Danube’s low water level has been caused by the drought and lack of rainfall in the region. The Serbian section of the river is expected to rise due to the inflow of water from upstream. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in a statement that the Danube could be the lowest in decades, and that it is important to prepare for the possibility of further deterioration.

In Romania, the water flow in the Danube is expected to reach up to 1,500 cubic meters per second, which is less than the average. According to the materials, the Romanian organization responsible for water management has confirmed that the water level in the Cernavoda section is expected to remain low; however, the situation is expected to improve due to the inflow of water from upstream. In the Serbian section, the Danube’s water level is expected to rise by 20%.

In addition, it is noted that the Danube’s low water level has been caused by the drought and lack of rainfall in the region. The Serbian section of the river is expected to rise due to the inflow of water from upstream. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in a statement that the Danube could be the lowest in decades, and that it is important to prepare for the possibility of further deterioration.

According to the materials, the water flow in the Danube in the Romanian section is expected to be lower than usual, and that the water level in the Cernavoda section is expected to remain low. The materials also note that the low water level could affect the operation of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.

In addition, it is noted that the Danube’s low water level has been caused by the drought and lack of rainfall in the region. The Serbian section of the river is expected to rise due to the inflow of water from upstream. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in a statement that the Danube could be the lowest in decades, and that it is important to prepare for the possibility of further deterioration.

In Romania, the water flow in the Danube is expected to reach up to 1,500 cubic meters per second, which is less than the average. According to the materials, the Romanian organization responsible for water management has confirmed that the water level in the Cernavoda section is expected to remain low; however, the situation is expected to improve due to the inflow of water from upstream. In the Serbian section, the Danube’s water level is expected to rise by 20%.

According to the materials, the water level in the Danube near Cernavoda is expected to remain low, and that the energy production at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant could be affected by the low water level.

Tags: Europe/Energy/Weather

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