The incident occurred near Vidin, Bulgaria, where the ship was unable to reach port for supplies, leaving passengers without food and water. The Danube’s water levels have plummeted to record lows, impacting tourism and nuclear energy production across the region. In Hungary, the national water authority reported a water level of just 23 centimeters, significantly below previous records, while nuclear reactors in Romania and Hungary have been shut down due to insufficient cooling water. The ongoing drought and rising temperatures are expected to further diminish water levels in the coming days.