Danube Hits Record Low in Budapest

The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest this week, as prolonged dry weather continues to grip the whole country.

The river fell to 31 centimetres during Tuesday morning, breaking the previous record low of 33 centimetres set on 25 October 2018. 

By 2 pm the same day, the level had dropped even further to 26 centimetres, setting a new all-time low - according to Hungary's National Directorate General for Water Management (OVF).

• 30 Jul 2026
• MTI
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