European heatwave strains hydropower as major rivers heat and dry up

Record low water levels on the Danube and other European rivers threaten hydroelectric generation during peak summer demand, as extreme heat reduces river flows critical to power supply.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 5:27 AM PT · 1 article

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