How is the dry Danube threatening Europe's power supply?
Warum? · Season 1 · Episode 81
The Danube hosts dozens of hydro, coal and nuclear power plants that rely on its water for generation or cooling. Record low water levels caused by drought are forcing some facilities offline, leaving Hungary, Serbia and Romania facing electricity shortages and the need to save power.
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Season
1
Episode
81
Air Date
04/Aug/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
6 min
Overview
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The Danube hosts dozens of hydro, coal and nuclear power plants that rely on its water for generation or cooling. Record low water levels caused by drought are forcing some facilities offline, leaving Hungary, Serbia and Romania facing electricity shortages and the need to save power.
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