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Danube River Water Levels Continue to Fall in Serbia Amid Drought
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Danube River Water Levels Continue to Fall in Serbia Amid Drought

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Danube River's water levels are falling due to drought and high temperatures, with further declines expected in the coming days, according to Serbia's government and the Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ).
  • Water levels at Bezdan and Bogojevo have dropped significantly, and a further decrease of 10-12 centimeters is predicted by Thursday, followed by stagnation and a slight rise.
  • Serbian authorities are monitoring potential impacts from Hungary's Danube diversion project for nuclear power plant cooling on water levels, navigation, and cargo transport.

The Danube River's water levels in Serbia are continuing to drop, a trend attributed to ongoing drought and high temperatures. The Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) forecasts further declines in the coming days, impacting key locations like Bezdan and Bogojevo.

Current readings show significant drops, with projections indicating an additional decrease of 10-12 centimeters by Thursday at most stations upstream of Novi Sad. Following this, a period of stagnation and a minor increase in water levels is anticipated.

Adding to the concern, Hungary has begun diverting Danube water to cool its Paks nuclear power plant. Serbian officials are closely monitoring this development for any potential effects on the river's water levels within Serbia, as well as its impact on river traffic and the transport of goods.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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