Event Brief
Danube hits lowest levels in 30 years
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: The Danube’s water level fell to record lows, disrupting cargo and passenger shipping and forcing route changes.
WHO: Hungarian water authority and Hungarian Meteorological Service
WHAT: Danube water levels fell to the lowest levels in about 30 years, reducing river depth and disrupting shipping.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
WHERE: Budapest, Hungary
WHY: Prolonged dry weather and high temperatures reduced precipitation across Central Europe, lowering river inflows.
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