River drought: water level drops to historic low

Shallow river in Ukraine with a wide gravel bar during low water season, a person walking through the low water

The photo shows a river with a critically low water level, exposing broad gravel flats. A person in a red shirt walks through the shallow water, vividly illustrating the scale of the drought. The image reflects UGMCC data on intensified dryness and falling river levels in August 2026.

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