Seceta extremă afectează turismul pe Dunăre: 186 de turiști au fost evacuați după ce o navă de croazieră a eșuat la granița dintre România și Bulgaria

The exceptionally low water level of the Danube, caused by prolonged drought and heat waves, is severely impacting navigation, tourism, and energy production. A cruise ship near Vidin, Bulgaria, became stranded, leading to the evacuation of 186 tourists. The ship, Viking Ullur, could not reach its destination due to shallow waters. In Hungary, the Danube's level dropped to 23 centimeters, below the previous historical minimum. Authorities have restricted cruise ships and commercial transport, while the low water level has revealed previously submerged areas, including WWII relics. Experts warn of worsening conditions due to forecasted high temperatures without significant rainfall.