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Despite record-low water levels on the Danube and Drava, public water supply in Croatia is functioning without major difficulties, but more abundant rainfall is necessary for recovery.

Energy crisis in Hungary and Romania eases as Danube levels recover, but situation remains critical.

Residents of Požega and Surrounding Areas Urged to Reduce Lawn Watering and Pool Filling to Preserve Drinking Water Supply

After a traumatic summer in an abandoned kiosk, a family of four from Karlovac has continued their life in a rundown cottage. With the help of neighbors and an employer, they managed to fix it up, but the lack of a bathroom is a daily struggle, especially as winter approaches.

Although the river level is low, authorities assure that this is typical for the summer months and that there is no threat to the regular supply of drinking water.

The water level has dropped to 181 centimeters below zero, and the scenes from the riverbed now resemble an arid landscape more than one of Croatia's most important waterways.

Record-low water levels on the Rhine and Danube threaten supply chains, with estimates pointing to losses of up to two billion euros in added value in this quarter alone.

Prime Minister Peter Magyar confirmed the situation is stabilizing, but the fate of Hungary's most important power plant remains uncertain due to weather conditions in Austria.

General Director of Croatian Waters Zoran Đuroković warned that the Orljava River near Požega could dry up in the coming days, as air temperatures in Slavonia exceed 38 degrees and water levels of the Drava and other rivers fall to historic lows.

Director of Inland Navigation Admits No Current Solution for Extreme Low Waters

Water levels of the Danube and Drava at historic lows, while the Plitvica River in Varaždin County shows significantly slowed flow. Hrvatske vode warns of possible drying up of the Orljava near Požega.

Historic lows on the Danube and Drava threaten navigation, agriculture, and ecosystems. Hrvatske vode calls for reservoir construction and reduced water supply losses.

While the Danube reveals sunken ships and regional nuclear plants shut down reactors, the Mura and Drava record low but not record-breaking levels. Utility companies expect no disruptions.

Climate change is drying up Croatian rivers. The Drava can be crossed on foot, and the Novčica near Gospić barely trickles. Locals and experts warn of an ecological disaster.

Croatian Waters warns of severe hydrological drought threatening ecosystems and energy, but water supply remains stable for now.

Prolonged drought and heatwaves are breaking historical records on key European rivers, causing problems in the energy and logistics sectors. While Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant, Croatia's power utility says there is no risk to supply security.