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Historic low water levels in the Danube River are affecting European energy production.

The Danube River is experiencing its lowest water levels in 30 years due to drought, leading several European countries to be affected by this environmental issue. The unusually low water levels have resulted in partial shutdowns of multiple nuclear power plants, as water is critical for their cooling processes. Romania has declared a state of emergency due to the crisis, highlighting the broad impact on electricity production across many European nations.