Danube: Low levels costing Port more than €300,000

Low water levels on the Danube in Budapest continues which is now affecting the boat activity. Traffic is around 50% less than when there are normal water levels. General transport is affected the most but also international tourist ships are on hold. Now hundreds of thousands of tourists have to travel around the Hungarian capital by bus. The current level is 62 centimeters and experts now expect it to go as low as 50 in Budapest. But small sightseeing boats and commuter vessels can use piers but larger boats are unable to use the river.