A historic boat emerges in Serbia as Europe’s rivers run dry from drought and heat
Summary
A historic steam tugboat called the Slovenian has appeared in the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, due to very low water levels caused by drought and extreme heat across Europe. The low river levels have also affected other major European rivers, disrupting trade, power, and water supplies.Key Facts
- The Slovenian is a steam tugboat built in 1913 in Budapest, then part of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
- The boat is about 54 meters (177 feet) long and was used to pull heavy cargo along the Danube River.
- The Slovenian survived two World Wars before sinking in the river.
- The wreck has become more visible recently because of Europe’s severe drought and heat waves causing record-low river levels.
- Other historical items like warships, ancient bones, and old constructions have appeared in rivers like the Danube and Rhine.
- Low river levels have seriously affected nuclear power plants in Hungary and Romania.
- River traffic, especially on Europe’s second-largest waterway, the Danube, has come to a halt.
- The drought has damaged crops and caused water shortages from the Netherlands to Bosnia and up to the Alps.
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