Energy crisis in Central and Southeastern Europe due to drought
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Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Slovakia, Serbia
Central and Southeastern Europe
August 2026
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Drought and heatwaves have lowered Danube water levels, impacting electricity generation. Hungary and Romania are most severely affected, with nuclear plants reducing capacity. Bulgaria remains stable due to battery storage and diverse energy sources.
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