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Serbia battling global "warming" ice on rivers, struggling to maintain power system in record cold
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Serbia battling ice on rivers, struggling to maintain power system in
record cold
By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, February 9, 12:59 PM
BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbia is struggling to maintain its power system
amid record low temperatures in the Balkan country and much of Europe.
The state power company has warned of restrictions unless electricity
consumption is reduced. The company says the system can only meet the
present level of demand for a week longer.
There are also fears that ice that has formed on rivers could
jeopardize power production at hydroelectric plants. Authorities also
fear flooding and plan to use explosives to break the ice.
Ice has halted shipping on the Danube in Serbia and throughout the
Balkans.
Hundreds of people have died in freezing weather in Europe since
January, while tens of thousands remain cut off by snow.
Temperatures in Serbia dropped to minus 17 Fahrenheit (minus 27
Celsius) in some areas on Thursday.
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Dawlish: Weather is not climate unless I say it is.
record cold
By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, February 9, 12:59 PM
BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbia is struggling to maintain its power system
amid record low temperatures in the Balkan country and much of Europe.
The state power company has warned of restrictions unless electricity
consumption is reduced. The company says the system can only meet the
present level of demand for a week longer.
There are also fears that ice that has formed on rivers could
jeopardize power production at hydroelectric plants. Authorities also
fear flooding and plan to use explosives to break the ice.
Ice has halted shipping on the Danube in Serbia and throughout the
Balkans.
Hundreds of people have died in freezing weather in Europe since
January, while tens of thousands remain cut off by snow.
Temperatures in Serbia dropped to minus 17 Fahrenheit (minus 27
Celsius) in some areas on Thursday.
--
Dawlish: Weather is not climate unless I say it is.
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