Nazi Shipwrecks Resurface in River Danube

Due to severe drought conditions, the wrecks of Nazi ships from World War II have surfaced in the River Danube, particularly near the Serbian town of Prahovo and Hungary's Danube-Drava National Park. These vessels, scuttled by Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet in 1944 while retreating from Soviet forces, contain explosives and can disrupt river traffic. The Danube's water levels have plummeted to 1.5 meters, significantly lower than the historical averages, leading to increased visibility of these wrecks and other hazards in the river. Reports indicate that Eastern Europe is grappling with critical drought affecting agriculture, with the European climate service Copernicus highlighting these concerns. Rainfall is anticipated to raise water levels back to around three meters soon, which may once again submerge the wrecks. Efforts to document and preserve these historical remnants are ongoing, but concerns about their deterioration due to public interest persist.