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Water level of Danube River approaches record-low due to severe drought
By Xinhua Published: Aug 17, 2026 09:22 AM
This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, shows tree trunks exposed in the Danube River as the river's water level approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, shows tree trunks exposed in the Danube River as the river's water level approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)


People rest on the bank of the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

People rest on the bank of the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)



People take a stroll on the bank of the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

People take a stroll on the bank of the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)



People cool off in the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

People cool off in the Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia, on Aug. 16, 2026. Riverbed was exposed as the water level of the Danube River approached record-low by severe drought. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)