Energy crisis, state of emergency – and a beneficiary: How the low water levels on the Danube are having an impact

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026

Der Standard

Low Danube water levels cause energy crises and alarm across ten European nations, benefiting one country.

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The historically low water level on the Danube is impacting the ten European countries along its course, causing concerns about water and energy supply for some, while one country benefits from record electricity exports. The Serbian government has called for citizens to conserve power due to the visible sand dunes near Novi Sad.

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