Imagini cu Dunărea cum nu s-au mai văzut din 1996. Nivelul apei a scăzut la cel mai mic nivel din ultimii 30 de ani

The Danube's flow at Romania's entry has reached its lowest level since 1996, prompting irrigation restrictions and affecting navigation and tourism. Extreme heat and drought have impacted waterways across Europe this year. On Sunday, the flow dropped to 1,700 cubic meters per second, significantly below the July average of 4,700. Sandbanks are visible along the river, leading to the suspension of ferry services and blocked barge transport. Romania's status as a major grain producer means navigation issues could disrupt goods transport. Authorities are monitoring water levels closely to ensure cooling for the Cernavodă nuclear plant. A gradual increase in flow is expected due to recent rainfall.