Sunken WWII Nazi Ships Emerge Amid Danube Drought

Severe drought has led to the re-emergence of Nazi ships laden with explosives, which were sunk during World War Two in the Danube River. The dropping water levels have revealed these wrecks near Prahovo in Serbia and in Hungary’s Danube-Drava National Park, showcasing the war's enduring relics.

The recent drought in July and August has caused the water levels of the River Danube to drop significantly, revealing World War Two Nazi ships laden with explosives. These sunken vessels were discovered near Prahovo, Serbia, and Hungary's Danube-Drava National Park.

The findings in Serbia, close to the river port town of Prahovo, involve ships that have long been hidden beneath the waters. In Hungary, near Mohacs, the Danube's water level dipped to just 1.5 metres, uncovering four vessels dating back to before 1950.

This rare emergence, a consequence of the intense heatwaves and prolonged droughts during the summer months, brings into sharp focus the environmental and historical impacts of recent climate conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)