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Danube Drought Threatens Europe's Power | Irvine News
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Europe’s facing a brutal energy crisis as the Danube River hits record lows, crippling power plants and shipping. Hungary’s Paks nuclear facility is barely running due to cooling shortages, while Serbia’s hydro plant operates at just 20% capacity. Explosives were even used in Romania to clear rocks and boost water flow. With heatwaves worsening and officials scrambling, factories are halting production and citizens asked to cut back on electricity — a stark warning of how climate extremes disrupt everything from power grids to river traffic.
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