Care au fost anii cu cea mai mare secetă în România? Reactorul 1 de la Cernavodă, oprit și în august 2003 • Newsweek România

Romania has experienced severe droughts throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, impacting water supply and energy production. The summer of 2026 is particularly dry, with water restrictions in 141 localities and a historic low river flow in the Danube. Notable drought years include 1904, 1946, and 2003, with the latter causing the shutdown of Cernavoda's Reactor 1. The 1946 drought led to a devastating famine, especially in Moldova and Muntenia. Recent droughts have also been recorded in 2011 and 2025, with June 2025 being the driest month in history. The ongoing climate challenges highlight the need for effective water management and energy strategies.