Danube Lakes on the Brink
In 2025, the lakes Yalpuh, Kartal, Kugurluy, Kagul, Kitay, Katlabukh, and Sasyk reached the verge of critical shallowing. What recently seemed like a seasonal phenomenon is turning into a systemic crisis. Climate change, neglected infrastructure, and chaotic water use are destroying any chance of natural recovery. Modeling results show a catastrophic trend. Within a year, […]