Most of Croatia is experiencing a new heatwave, with daytime highs above 39°C in some areas. The Croatian Hydrometeorological Service issued nationwide red heat warnings for the 5th and 6th. Heat and drought have driven river levels lower; the Drava near Osijek has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 200 years. Operators of the Krško nuclear power plant, jointly run by Croatia and Slovenia and cooled by the Sava River, say rising river temperatures are being closely monitored and they will deci

2026-08-05

Most of Croatia is experiencing a new heatwave, with daytime highs above 39°C in some areas. The Croatian Hydrometeorological Service issued nationwide red heat warnings for the 5th and 6th. Heat and drought have driven river levels lower; the Drava near Osijek has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 200 years. Operators of the Krško nuclear power plant, jointly run by Croatia and Slovenia and cooled by the Sava River, say rising river temperatures are being closely monitored and they will decide whether to reduce generation if conditions warrant.