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Danube Drought Threatens Europe's Power | San Francisco News

Danube Drought Threatens Europe's Power | San Francisco News

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Europe’s facing a climate crisis as the Danube River hits record lows, threatening nuclear power plants and forcing emergency energy cuts across Hungary, Serbia, and Romania. With heatwaves worsening drought conditions and river depths plunging to just four inches, utilities are scrambling—limiting train schedules, urging industrial shutdowns, and even blasting rocks into the river to boost water flow. Officials warn this is a stark reminder of how fragile energy systems are when nature strikes, and with no rain in sight, the pressure mounts on governments and citizens alike to adapt fast.

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