Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia

No Comment Video. Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/08/2026 - 12:43 GMT+2 Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river. Aerial footage shows the Danube River in northern Serbia transformed by record-low water levels, with large sandbanks emerging near Apatin and Bezdan. Boats sit on exposed parts of the river, while a small marina has been left dry and cargo vessels remain stranded. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The drought has pushed sections of the Danube to historically low levels, disrupting traffic along one of Europe's main waterways. Some newly exposed sandbanks have become temporary beaches, with people walking across the dry riverbed and using the shallow water for recreation. However, the low levels are creating serious problems for shipping, with some cargo vessels unable to move for days. Falling water levels are also affecting Serbia's hydropower production capacity. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the drought puts pressure on transport, energy production and communities living along the Danube. Serbia climate change Drought Top stories Now playing Next Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia Now playing Next Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues Now playing Next Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII Now playing Next Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Now playing Next Iceland orders expulsion of 21 anti-whaling activists, police say Now playing Next German police deploy bomb disposal robot at airport after drone find Now playing Next EU to release €1.4bn from Russian asset profits to Ukraine Now playing Next German brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites Now playing Next Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting Now playing Next Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike No Comment Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv No Comment Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala No Comment Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson USA Leftist Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats establishment candidate in shock Michigan primary victory World News Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Earth News First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction Food and Drink Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant to re-open under new leadership after abuse accusations Europe News Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden Europe News Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement East-West Connect How is this country attracting manufacturing investment? Europe News EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say North Korea North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state' Europe News German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane World News Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality EU.XL EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs? Europe News Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Guatemala Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages Brazil Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires' ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT