Norway's southern reservoirs hit 30-year low amid drought

Water levels in natural reservoirs across southern Norway have fallen to their lowest level in 30 years due to prolonged dry weather

Reservoirs in southern Norway are now just over 53% full, marking their lowest level in three decades, Caliber.Az reports, citing Norwegian media.

The decline has been driven largely by a dry summer and raises concerns over hydropower generation, which accounts for the vast majority of the country's electricity production.

Despite the situation, Energy Minister Terje Aasland said he sees no immediate cause for concern and dismissed fears that Norway could face electricity shortages this winter.

The development comes as Romania and Hungary have also faced energy concerns, with critically low water levels in the Danube River threatening the operation of their nuclear power plants.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov