Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries ups
Summary
Low water levels in the Danube River have uncovered sunken Nazi warships from World War II. These ships were deliberately sunk by Germany in 1944 to slow the Soviet army, and their remains have appeared again due to recent drought conditions.Key Facts
- The Danube River is experiencing record-low water levels because of a severe drought.
- Dozens of German warships from World War II have emerged from the riverbed, especially near the Serbia-Romania border.
- These ships were part of Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet and were intentionally sunk in 1944.
- Many of the wrecks still carry explosives, making removal difficult.
- Similar WWII remnants, like a German military motorcycle and an unexploded bomb, have been found in Hungary and Slovakia.
- The Danube flows through 10 countries and is facing navigation problems due to low water levels.
- Drought and heatwaves in central and eastern Europe are linked to climate change and have caused energy challenges as power plants rely on river water.
- Slovakia recently recorded a national temperature high of 42°C (108°F).
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