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Low Danube water and its consequences

This story tracks low Danube water in Serbia and its consequences for navigation, water systems, energy, and the regional economy.

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Updated: August 18, 2026 at 01:01 PM

What matters

In its 18 August report, RHMZ said Danube, Sava, and Tisa levels near Titel would remain below low navigation levels in the coming days; readings were −159 cm at Bezdan, −64 cm at Novi Sad, and −135 cm at Prahovo.

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RHMZ Serbia

RHMZ: Danube levels remain below low navigation marks

RHMZ's 18 August daily report says Danube, Sava, and Tisa levels near Titel will remain below low navigation levels in the coming days. Negative readings were recorded at Bezdan, Bogojevo, Novi Sad, and Prahovo.

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RHMZ: Danube levels remain below low navigation marks

RHMZ's 18 August daily report says Danube, Sava, and Tisa levels near Titel will remain below low navigation levels in the coming days. Negative readings were recorded at Bezdan, Bogojevo, Novi Sad, and Prahovo.

RHMZ Serbia

What changed

  • The official 18 August report confirms continuing low water and forecasts levels below low navigation marks; changes in practical impacts require further checking with sector sources.

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