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Danube low water levels 2026
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In early July 2026, 2026 the Danube’s water level dropped fell below one metre in Bulgaria, though river but navigation was reported to continue. continued. Within weeks the situation worsened: by late July, the river fell to reached a historic low of minus 127 cm in Serbia’s Vojvodina region. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency, allocating emergency and allocated 270 million dinars for urgent works such as dredging, canal deepening, and installing extra intake structures. The decline threatened irrigation, agriculture, energy supply and the river’s ecosystem, and it disrupted traffic, leaving tourist vessels stranded in Bulgaria and Hungary. Coordinated response efforts involved Serbia’s national On 27 July the Vojvodina emergency board, board extended the interior ministry, water companies declaration to the towns of Sombor, Kula and drone monitoring, aiming Vrbas, chaired by provincial president Maja Gojković, with funds directed to keep the Danube‑Tisa‑Danube system operational despite public water company Vode Vojvodine. Interior Minister Ivica Dačić led the record‑low conditions. national emergency board, ordering measures that include deepening inlet channels, sediment removal, mandatory diesel stocks, protection of irrigation and drinking water supplies, and safeguarding the Đerdap hydro‑plant, now operating at about one‑third of normal output. Outdoor work was limited during peak heat of 35‑40 °C and drones were deployed for monitoring. River‑transport capacity fell to 30‑40 % of normal and fuel imports were reduced to 20‑25 % of planned volumes. Tourism was further affected as tourists were evacuated from a boat in Bulgaria and fifteen vessels remained stranded in Hungary. Fisheries, agriculture and energy production continue to face severe threats across Serbia and neighboring Danube states.
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