Record-low water levels in the Danube cause energy and agricultural crisis in Hungary
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Hungarian government, farmers, and residents
Hungary, Danube River
2026年8月4日
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The Danube has reached record-low levels, exposing historical landmarks and riverbeds. Hungary faces an energy crisis, forcing the shutdown of nuclear reactors. Farmers report significant crop losses, and thousands of households are struggling with water shortages.
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