The Danube Reaches a New Critical Threshold: the Flow to the Country Will Fall Below the Negative Record in 1985
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The Danube's flow to Romania will drop to 1,350 cubic metres per second, below the historical minimum recorded in 1985, warns the National Institute of Water Management and Hydrology (INHGA). The situation comes in the context of the severe drought, which has already affected energy production and led to the establishment of national alerts.
The rate of the Danube entering the country (Baziaş section) will be slightly lower, to the value of 1350 m3/s, below the historical minimum level of 1400 m/s since 1985, according to data published by the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management (INHGA).
The situation is critical in Romania due to the low flow of the Danube. The problems of navigation and the production of electricity are increasing. The number of ships that transit the river has dropped to a minimum, and the two hydrocentres operate in these days at very low capacities. Article Critical situation in Romania. The Danube approaches the historical minimum level appears first in Romania TV.
Recently, many images and comments have appeared, notably on Facebook and TikTok, where various users claim that the Danube flow is normal. However, these images and videos do not reflect reality. CONTEXT L'usateur Crina Dobre, ex-politician, published the following statements on Facebook on August 2, 2026: "All images of the Danube [...]
The Danube reached a new historical minimum flow rate of only 1,400 mc/s, two days earlier than estimated by hydrology.
The Danube continues to decline, so near Bezdan the water level was measured at minus 164, and according to the forecasts of the RHMZ, it expects a drop to minus 170 in the coming days.
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