The abnormally low water level on the Danube River in Hungary causes problems in shipping, agriculture and local ecosystems along Europe’s second largest river, a significant way to transport all Epirus. Temperatures even reached 35 degrees Celsius in Budapest this week, as much of Europe is experiencing a wave of persistent heatwave associated with the deaths of at least eight people. As a result of low water levels, cargo ships are forced to carry less than half of their cargo and can only operate with 30-40% capacity, said Atila Bensik, Vice President of the Hungarian Union of Shipping. Freights may increase by up to 100%, as there is an increase when a ship cannot sail fully loaded, he said. Such levels of water levels have previously been recorded in the Danube, but this is usually the case in August, said Atila Seggy, an deputy representative of the Hungarian General Directorate of Water Management. He said rains are expected next week in […]
Source: News Beast
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