A prolonged drought has caused the Danube River’s flow entering Romania to reach a historic low. This significant decrease in water levels is severely impacting hydroelectric power generation at the Iron Gates I and II dams. Production has been reduced to half of the average output of the last five years. Despite the diminished flow, the power plants are currently operating within normal parameters and have not experienced any interruptions. Hydroelectrica, the operator, has confirmed the reduced output but assures continued functionality. The situation highlights the growing impact of drought conditions on critical infrastructure and energy supplies. Further monitoring and potential mitigation strategies are likely to be necessary.