Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube
Summary
The Danube River in Hungary has reached record low water levels, exposing the "Rock of Starvation," a historic sign of severe drought and hardship. This drought has severely damaged crops, caused water shortages, and forced Hungary to shut down most of its nuclear reactors that rely on river water for cooling.Key Facts
- The Danube River is at its lowest level in decades near Budapest, revealing the "Rock of Starvation."
- Low water levels have interrupted the operation of water-powered mills historically.
- Hungary faces a serious energy crisis, shutting down all but one Danube-cooled nuclear reactor for the first time in 44 years.
- Farmers, like István Somogyi, report losing up to 50-70% of their harvest due to drought.
- Heatwaves and droughts have worsened over recent years, driven by human-caused climate change.
- Local communities face water shortages, with military tankers delivering water to storage pools.
- Some towns hold outdoor events by candlelight to save electricity amid the crisis.
- Riverbeds have dried and cracked, creating desert-like conditions and limiting navigation and swimming.
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