SERBIAN DANUBE RIVER WATER LEVEL DROPS- The Serbian government held an emergency meeting urging for a general rational use of electricity
Serbia’s Danube River has reportedly dropped to a record-low water level at the entry point of Bezdan.
The Danube River has served as a vital artery for Serbia’s refined oil imports, and the low water level has reportedly forced barges to slash cargo loads, reducing oil transport volume to just 25 percent of normal levels.
The reduced flow allegedly affected Serbia’s largest hydro station Iron Gate, which normally accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total electricity generated. The station’s output has fallen to roughly 40 percent of normal capacity.
The Serbian government has convened an emergency meeting, urging businesses, public institutions, and citizens to use electricity rationally.
Experts note that the Danube River typically reaches its annual minimum in August, but forecasts show no significant rainfall expected across Serbia or upstream countries throughout the month, suggesting the crisis will deepen further.
