Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube, driven by months of drought and extreme heat, are affecting tourism along the river, with some activities temporarily suspended.
The conditions are also putting pressure on energy supplies. Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant has been operating at around 10% capacity since last week due to the heatwave and record-low river levels, which are limiting its ability to cool the facility.
CGTN's Pablo Gutierrez wades in – literally.
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