# Danube low water hits historic lows and sparks diplomacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-utility-maintenance-outages
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:35:11.000Z. Sources: 998. Developments: 65.

Record-low Danube flows persisted into early September 2026, intensifying energy, water, and navigation crises across Europe. In Romania, the energy crisis intensified following the simultaneous shutdown of nuclear and thermal capacities. The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant took both reactors offline due to insufficient cooling water, while a boiler leak at the Turceni thermal plant further reduced production. To address the shortage, the government announced emergency works to build a new threshold in the Old Danube bed and authorized Hidroelectrica to release surplus water from the Olt river.

In Hungary, the Paks nuclear plant has returned to capacity, but hydrological conditions remain extreme. In Budapest, the river reached a historic low, with sensors recording a depth of only 1 centimeter, surpassing the previous record from July 2018. This has severely hindered navigation and exposed riverbed obstacles, including the wreckage of the former Franz Joseph Bridge. While Paks water levels reached a minimum of -105 centimeters, experts hope incoming precipitation may stabilize production.

The emergency riverbed sill project near Paks, costing approximately six billion forints, has drawn international scrutiny. The project was implemented as an emergency measure to ensure cooling water for the nuclear plant, bypassing standard permitting and notification processes for neighboring countries and EU institutions. While Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar suggested Austria had filed a complaint with the European Commission, the Austrian Ministry for Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure has denied filing any formal complaint in Brussels. However, the Danube Commission and the European Commission remain in contact with Hungarian authorities via the EU Danube Region Strategy to discuss the sill’s height and its impact on river width and continuous navigation.

## Claims

- Paks nuclear plant was operating at just over 10 % of its total capacity, about 240 MW. (disputed by 39 sources)
- Paks nuclear plant is operating at roughly 965 MW, less than half its nominal 2,000 MW capacity. (disputed by 19 sources)
- Zagrebački holding denied responsibility for the fish kill, stating the CUPOV wastewater treatment plant is operating within legal parameters. (disputed by 4 sources)
- The association Ekologija grada claims an unknown wastewater discharge from the CUPOV plant in Zagreb caused a mass fish kill in the Sava river. (disputed by 3 sources)
- From 3 August 2026 Budapest Airport will discontinue the 5‑minute free‑passage privilege for taxis in its parking zones, including the premium lot at Terminal 2. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar warned that the next five days would be critical. (corroborated by 38 sources)
- The Danube water level reached a historic low, threatening cooling water for the Paks nuclear power plant. (corroborated by 35 sources)
- The government may impose mandatory power restrictions for large industrial consumers. (corroborated by 34 sources)
- The crisis could cost Hungary between 100 billion and 200 billion forints ($315 million‑$630 million). (corroborated by 33 sources)
- The Romanian Navy prepared a controlled underwater explosion of the Pârjoaia rock to divert water toward the Cernavodă plant. (corroborated by 32 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Austria denies filing EU complaint over Danube riverbed threshold

Austria has denied claims that it filed an official EU complaint regarding Hungary's construction of a Danube riverbed threshold near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-denies-filing-eu-complaint-over-danube-riverbed-threshold

### 2026-09-08: Austria clarifies position on Paks nuclear plant riverbed sill

Austria denies filing a formal EU complaint regarding Hungary's construction of a riverbed sill near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, though international bodies are consulting on its impact on Danube navigation.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-clarifies-position-on-paks-nuclear-plant-riverbed-sill

### 2026-09-08: Danube River hits historic low water level in Budapest

The Danube River has hit a historic low in Budapest, measuring just 1 centimeter. The extreme drought threatens river navigation and exposes submerged obstacles and historical wreckage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-hits-historic-low-water-level-in-budapest

### 2026-09-06: Danube River flow expected to drop below seasonal averages

The Danube River's flow at the Romanian border is projected to drop to 1,400 mc/s, well below the September average, according to hydrologists.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-flow-expected-to-drop-below-seasonal-averages

### 2026-09-05: Paks Nuclear Power Plant water supply secured via emergency riverbed construction

The National Water Directorate used emergency procurement to hire A-Híd Zrt. for a riverbed threshold project near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant to combat low Danube water levels.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-protected-by-riverbed-sill-construction

### 2026-09-05: Danube shipping faces disruption due to Paks riverbed works

Shipping experts and Pro Danube International have warned that riverbed works near Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant may cause severe disruptions to Danube international shipping and supply chains.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-shipping-faces-disruption-due-to-paks-riverbed-works

### 2026-09-02: Paks Nuclear Power Plant receives tax relief for emergency cooling water project

Hungary is implementing emergency tax and reporting exemptions for donations and transport services to support the urgent construction of a cooling water sill at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant due to low Danube水位

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-receives-tax-relief-for-emergency-cooling-water-project

### 2026-08-31: Paks Nuclear Power Plant faces energy security risks due to low Danube levels

Minister István Kapitány is addressing energy security risks at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant caused by low Danube water levels, exploring wind, solar, and technical cooling upgrades.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-faces-energy-security-risks-due-to-low-danube-levels

### 2026-08-27: Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant reduces output due to low Danube levels

Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reduced output at two reactors due to record low water levels in the Danube River, impacting cooling systems and highlighting regional drought risks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kozloduy-nuclear-power-plant-reduces-output-due-to-low-danube-levels-1

### 2026-08-27: Danube drought could cause 16.5 billion euro economic loss

Low water levels in the Danube could cause up to 16.5 billion euros in economic losses for riparian countries, impacting agriculture, energy production, and river transport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-drought-could-cause-165-billion-euro-economic-loss

### 2026-08-26: Paks Nuclear Power Plant returns to maximum capacity

The Paks Nuclear Power Plant has reached full capacity after Hungarian authorities implemented measures to raise Danube water levels, including sinking barges and constructing a riverbed sill.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-reaches-100-percent-capacity

### 2026-08-24: Paks Nuclear Power Plant nears full capacity after Danube drought

Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant is nearing full capacity after drought-induced water shortages in the Danube forced production cuts. All four reactors are expected to be fully operational by Wednesday.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-expected-to-reach-maximum-capacity-by-wednesday

### 2026-08-24: Cernavoda nuclear plant cooling supply secured via emergency Danube water measures

Romania is taking emergency measures, including water diversion and reservoir releases, to secure cooling water for the Cernavoda nuclear plant amid record low Danube water levels.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cernavod-nuclear-power-plant-requires-emergency-water-leveling

### 2026-08-21: Paks nuclear plant returns toward full capacity after Danube drought

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant is returning to its 2,000 MW capacity following drought-induced restrictions. Emergency Danube water-level measures have enabled a successful turbine restart process.

54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-nears-full-capacity-as-danube-water-levels-rise

### 2026-08-20: Danube River drought causes groundwater levels to drop near Bratislava

Low Danube River flows are causing groundwater levels near Bratislava to drop by up to one meter, threatening local ecosystems and floodplain forests due to ongoing drought conditions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-drought-causes-groundwater-levels-to-drop-near-bratislava

### 2026-08-19: Danube River faces pollution and waste issues due to low water levels

Low water levels in the Danube are exposing massive amounts of waste in Hungary and causing water quality to drop to the fourth class in the Vojvodina region, posing health risks to swimmers.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-faces-pollution-and-waste-issues-due-to-low-water-levels

### 2026-08-19: Paks nuclear plant avoids further shutdown amid Danube drought

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant will avoid further shutdowns thanks to emergency riverbed interventions that raised Danube water levels, with full capacity expected to return by next week.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-faces-critical-danube-water-levels

### 2026-08-19: Danube drought forces nuclear power reductions in Bulgaria and Romania

Record-low Danube water levels due to drought have forced nuclear plants in Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary to reduce output or shut down, prompting emergency energy measures across the region.

63 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cernavod-nuclear-plant-shutdown-causes-electricity-supply-concerns-in-romania

### 2026-08-16: Hungary re-evaluates €10 billion nuclear deal with Rosatom

Hungary is reviewing a €10 billion nuclear deal with Russia's Rosatom amid energy security concerns and a severe drought affecting the Danube River and Paks nuclear plant production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-re-evaluates-10-billion-nuclear-deal-with-rosatom

### 2026-08-15: Paks Nuclear Power Plant faces shutdown risk due to low Danube levels

Hungary is implementing emergency measures, including constructing a riverbed sill and submerging barges, to raise Danube water levels and prevent a shutdown at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant.

54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-plant-hungary-sinks-barges-to-raise-danube-levels

### 2026-08-15: Paks Nuclear Power Plant: Emergency Danube works underway

Emergency works are being conducted on the Danube to build a riverbed sill, ensuring sufficient cooling water for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant amid critically low water levels.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gbor-kubatov-to-run-for-ferencvros-presidency-in-october

### 2026-08-13: Paks Nuclear Power Plant: Hungary sinks barges to combat Danube drought

Hungary is sinking barges and building a riverbed sill on the Danube to raise water levels and ensure the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has sufficient cooling water during a historic drought.

43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-riverbed-sill-construction-near-paks-to-cost-over-6-billion-huf

### 2026-08-12: Austria faces historic low water levels on the Danube

Austria's water levels have reached historic lows, causing a significant drop in hydropower production along the Danube as Verbund reports unprecedented drought conditions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-faces-historic-low-water-levels-on-the-danube

### 2026-08-11: Danube River low water levels trigger emergency operations in Serbia and Bulgaria

Low Danube water levels have triggered emergency operations in Serbia and Bulgaria, including restarting pumping stations and transferring water to protect the Srebarna Reserve and regional canals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-low-water-levels-trigger-emergency-operations-in-serbia-and-bulgaria

### 2026-08-11: Danube drought forces nuclear shutdowns in Romania and Hungary

Extreme drought in the Danube River has forced the total shutdown of Romania's Cernavodă nuclear plant and threatened Hungary's Paks plant, prompting emergency engineering interventions.

233 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cernavod-unit-2-shutdown-threatens-romanias-energy-supply

### 2026-08-10: Danube drought reveals WWII shipwrecks amid global extreme weather

Drought in the Danube has revealed WWII German shipwrecks in Serbia and Croatia, while extreme weather contrasts persist globally, with record heat in Europe and intense cold/snow in the Southern Hemisphere.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-drought-reveals-wwii-shipwrecks-amid-global-extreme-weather

### 2026-08-10: Danube River low water levels disrupt navigation and cruises

Low water levels in the Danube River due to drought are disrupting river cruises in Vienna and shipping in Hungary, while satellite data shows significant water reduction across Europe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-river-low-water-levels-disrupt-navigation-and-cruises

### 2026-08-09: Danube low water levels trigger safety warnings in Budapest

Low Danube water levels in Budapest have prompted safety warnings regarding Sziget Festival access and the reported disappearance of a suspected WWII-era explosive found in the riverbed.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-low-water-levels-trigger-safety-warnings-in-budapest

### 2026-08-09: Cernavodă Nuclear Plant faces shutdown as Danube water levels hit historic lows

Romania's Cernavodă nuclear plant faces a total shutdown as record-low Danube water levels threaten reactor cooling. Emergency measures, including dredging and water redirection, are underway to prevent a full停

65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sinks-barges-in-danube-to-protect-cernavod-nuclear-plant

### 2026-08-09: Paks nuclear plant restarts turbine as Danube water levels rise

Hungary has begun restarting a turbine at the Paks nuclear plant as Danube water levels rise after extreme drought. The government also announced plans to expand wind power capacity to 4 GW by 2030.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paks-nuclear-power-plant-begins-turbine-restart-process

### 2026-08-09: Danube water levels expected to drop following brief rise

Low water levels on the Danube are expected to continue, with forecasts predicting a drop to -100cm near Apatin. In Novi Sad, the receding river has exposed long-hidden historical foundations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-water-levels-expected-to-drop-following-brief-rise

### 2026-08-07: Europe drought disrupts nuclear power and shipping

Severe drought in Europe is disrupting nuclear power plants, commercial shipping, and agriculture as major rivers like the Danube reach critical lows, prompting emergency water and energy measures.

201 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sinks-barges-amid-historic-drought-that-slashes-rhine-and-danube-flows

### 2026-08-05: Hungary asks Slovakia to boost Danube water flow as drought worsens

Hungary’s foreign minister seeks more Danube water from Slovakia; Slovak officials say they can’t increase flow beyond 400 m³/s without causing local shortages, amid drought threatening Hungary’s nuclear plant.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakias-spp-hits-record-gas-reserve-ahead-of-2026-deadline

### 2026-08-04: Romania sinks barges in Danube to boost water for Cernavodă nuclear plant

Romania is sinking four rock‑filled barges in the Danube to raise water for the Cernavodă nuclear plant after historic low flows forced a reactor shutdown; the move may add 2‑4 days of operation amid water‑use‑

83 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sinks-danube-barges-to-raise-water-for-cernavod-plant

### 2026-08-02: Romania blasts Danube rock to keep Cernavodă nuclear plant running

Romania detonated a rock in the Danube with 180 kg of explosives to boost water flow to Cernavodă nuclear plant, raising levels by 7–10 cm and extending reactor operation amid a drought‑driven energy crisis.

120 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-navy-readies-rock-detonation-to-divert-danube-flow-to-cernavod-nuclear-plant

### 2026-07-30: Hungary's Paks Nuclear Plant Shutdown Amid Record Low Danube Levels

Hungary shut down its Paks nuclear plant after Danube levels hit a record low, cutting output to 240 MW. The government imposed consumption cuts, freight‑train limits and sought Slovak electricity aid amid a 40

343 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-energy-crisis-forces-cernavod-nuclear-shutdown-and-municipal-power-rationing

### 2026-07-28: Paks nuclear plant shutdown looming as Danube water hits record low

Record‑low Danube water threatens Paks nuclear plant shutdown, prompting Hungary to seek electricity imports, halt fuel barge traffic and impose water‑saving measures across the region.

332 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-low-water-forces-reactor-shutdown-in-romania-cuts-output-at-hungarys-paks-plant

### 2026-07-26: Danube reaches record low, halting navigation and cutting nuclear output

The Danube fell to a record 23 cm in Budapest, halting navigation, grounding ships, exposing wrecks, cutting Serbian hydropower and Paks nuclear output, and prompting water‑use restrictions.

146 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-near-record-low-in-budapest-disrupts-european-shipping

### 2026-07-25: Danube drought prompts water‑quality study and protection investment

A major Danube survey shows improved water quality, but droughts have driven water levels to historic lows in Germany and Romania, prompting Austrian investment in river protection.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-drought-prompts-waterquality-study-and-protection-investment

### 2026-07-24: Low Danube Levels Disrupt Shipping and Fuel in Serbia, Croatia

Severe Danube drought leaves Serbia and Croatia with record‑low water, curbing navigation, cutting fuel imports to 25% of target and exposing historic shipwrecks.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-croatia-record-low-danube-water-disrupts-navigation

### 2026-07-22: Danube reaches historic low water, halting cruise ships and cargo

Historic low water on the Danube across Europe disrupts cruises, cargo ships and steel production, while exposing old wrecks and raising ecological concerns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-danube-low-water-disrupts-european-river-traffic-amid-heatwave

### 2026-07-21: Historic Danube Low Flow Disrupts Navigation, Irrigation and Cernavodă Nuclear Plant in Romania

Romania's Danube hits a 30‑year low, blocking grain barges, curbing irrigation and prompting flow measures to protect the Cernavodă nuclear plant.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/historic-danube-low-flow-disrupts-navigation-irrigation-and-cernavod-nuclear-plant-in-romania

### 2026-07-19: Romania's Danube hits 30‑year low, forcing irrigation cuts and port closures

Romania's Danube reaches a 30‑year low, prompting irrigation limits, port closures and a force‑majority declaration.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-reaches-historic-low-prompting-irrigation-restrictions-in-southern-romania

### 2026-07-18: Hungary’s Tiszaalpár Lake rises as Danube and Tisza hit historic lows

Hungary’s Tiszaalpár Lake rose about 10 cm after a water‑filling effort, while the Danube and Tisza rivers hit record low levels, disrupting navigation and prompting drought alerts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarys-tiszaalpr-lake-rises-as-danube-and-tisza-hit-historic-lows

### 2026-07-17: Romanian villages face water supply interruptions and shortages

A scheduled 15‑hour water cut affects three villages in Argeș, while Teascu din Deal in Dolj endures chronic water scarcity, prompting reliance on bottled supplies and calls for long‑term solutions.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-villages-face-water-supply-interruptions-and-shortages

### 2026-07-17: Romania schedules widespread electricity outages in July 2026

Romanian power companies plan daytime electricity outages in Timiș, Hunedoara, Bucharest, Ilfov, Giurgiu and Argeș during July 2026 for maintenance.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/preventive-power-outages-scheduled-across-arge-county-romania

### 2026-07-16: Romania's Danube reaches 30‑year low flow, irrigation restrictions imposed

The Danube in Romania fell to its lowest flow in 30 years at 1,750 m³/s, prompting irrigation cuts in the Călăraşi‑Cernavodă sector and controlled releases from Olt and Argeș reservoirs to safeguard the Cernavă

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-danube-reaches-30year-low-flow-irrigation-restrictions-imposed

### 2026-07-16: Hungary's Danube hits historic low as drought deepens

Hungary’s Danube fell to historic lows—25 cm in Baja, 39 cm in Budapest—due to severe drought, prompting beach closures, exposed shipwrecks, altered boat routes, and heightened concerns for the Paks nuclear‑pl.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarys-danube-reaches-historic-low-amid-severe-drought

### 2026-07-12: Danube hits record low water levels, halting navigation and straining agriculture

The Danube has hit record low water levels in Hungary and Romania, halting navigation, stranding cruise ships and threatening irrigation and tourism.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-danube-reaches-historic-low-cruise-ships-stranded

### 2026-07-12: Romanian water utilities impose supply restrictions in Sărulești and Timișoara

Romanian water firms restrict supply: Sărulești faces night‑only deliveries while a new tank is built; Aquatim plans July maintenance causing pressure drops and street‑level shutoffs in Timișoara.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-water-utilities-impose-supply-restrictions-in-sruleti-and-timioara

### 2026-07-11: Romania's Danube Delta flagged as a military vulnerability as river flow drops

Romania’s Danube Delta is deemed a military vulnerability due to its difficult terrain, while upcoming forecasts show the Danube’s flow dropping to a third of its average, with interior rivers rising from rain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-danube-delta-flagged-as-a-military-vulnerability-as-river-flow-drops

### 2026-07-10: Romania faces electricity outages in Pitești and gas supply cut in Apoldu de Sus

Romanian utilities scheduled electricity outages in Pitești (13‑16 July) and a gas supply cut in Apoldu de Sus (10 July), with safety notices for residents.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-faces-electricity-outages-in-piteti-and-gas-supply-cut-in-apoldu-de-sus

### 2026-07-10: Low Danube water levels disrupt Romanian border ferry and road traffic

Danube water levels in Romania fell below critical thresholds, halting the Bechet–Vidin ferry and forcing drivers onto longer routes; forecasts predict the flow could drop to 1,850 m³/s through mid‑July.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/low-danube-water-levels-disrupt-romanian-border-ferry-and-road-traffic

### 2026-07-09: Water supply halted in Medeea district of Constanța after pipe break

A pipe break in Medeea, Constanța halted potable water from 16:15–20:00 on 10 July 2026; RAJA SA is repairing, warns of possible turbidity after restoration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-supply-halted-in-medeea-district-of-constana-after-pipe-break

### 2026-07-09: Danube low water level hampers navigation and tourism in Hungary and Serbia

Low Danube water levels strand hotel ships in Hungary, expose sandbars in Serbia, restrict navigation and raise water‑scarcity concerns across the basin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danube-low-water-level-hampers-navigation-and-tourism-in-hungary-and-serbia

### 2026-07-08: Brașov schools join central heating system as Bucharest carries out district‑heat upgrades

Brașov schools will join the city’s central heating to cut costs, backed by 60 M lei funding, while Bucharest’s Termoenergetica will halt hot‑water to thousands of apartments during district‑heat upgrades.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braov-schools-join-central-heating-system-as-bucharest-carries-out-districtheat-upgrades

### 2026-07-08: Bucharest hot water supply halted for extensive heating network upgrades

Bucharest’s municipal heating firm will suspend hot‑water service to over 4,000 blocks across several sectors in July‑August 2026 for extensive pipeline upgrades funded by EU and government sources.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bucharest-hot-water-supply-halted-for-extensive-heating-network-upgrades

### 2026-07-07: Serbian and Romanian towns face temporary water pressure cuts due to plant upgrades

Water utilities in Liman, Serbia (July 10) and Sepsiszentgyörgy, Romania (July 7) warn of temporary pressure drops and supply interruptions due to maintenance work.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-and-romanian-towns-face-temporary-water-pressure-cuts-due-to-plant-upgrades

### 2026-07-07: Romania faces heightened stress and water scarcity risks

Romania faces rising citizen anxiety over security and economic issues, while a EU report flags the country as high risk for summer water scarcity.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-faces-heightened-stress-and-water-scarcity-risks

### 2026-07-06: Romania halts tap water in Baia Mare and Constanța towns for network repairs

Romanian utilities paused tap water in Baia Mare and the Constanța towns of Biruința and Topraisar in early July 2026 for network repairs and new pipe connections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-halts-tap-water-in-baia-mare-and-constana-towns-for-network-repairs

### 2026-07-06: Constanța water supply to be halted for 10 hours on July 8

RAJA SA will shut off water in central Constanța for 10 hours on 8 July to connect a new pipe, affecting streets around Ion Lahovari. Residents are urged to store water and expect possible turbidity after res‑t

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/constana-water-supply-to-be-halted-for-10-hours-on-july-8

### 2026-07-06: Cluj‑Napoca advances 138 million‑lei Someșeni transformer station

Cluj‑Napoca’s Someșeni transformer station is over 70 % complete; the 138 million‑lei project will raise grid capacity and support renewable integration by end‑2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-and-moldova-schedule-widespread-power-outages-for-maintenance

### 2026-07-05: Romanian utilities schedule power outages in Bucharest, Giurgiu, Ilfov and road works in Sibiu

Romanian utility companies announced power cuts in Bucharest, Giurgiu and Ilfov (6‑10 July) and extensive road and utility works in Sibiu through September, prompting traffic closures and detours.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-utilities-schedule-power-outages-in-bucharest-giurgiu-ilfov-and-road-works-in-sibiu

### 2026-07-05: Power outages hit multiple towns in Timiș County, Romania

From 6‑10 July, Timiș County saw scheduled power cuts (09:00‑17:00) affecting many towns, with partial outages in most areas and total blackouts in several localities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-outages-hit-multiple-towns-in-timi-county-romania

### 2026-07-04: Romanian water utilities suspend supply and deploy emergency teams amid weather alerts

Aquabis halted water supply in several Romanian towns on 4 July for repairs, while RAJA kept its emergency weather command active until 6 July, deploying 27 response teams to safeguard water services.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-water-utilities-suspend-supply-and-deploy-emergency-teams-amid-weather-alerts

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