Hungary shuts nuclear plant as Danube dries
For the first time in 44 years, the Baksh Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary has been shut down due to the low water levels in the Danube River, which led to its operational halt and reduced its capacity to 240 megawatts. This comes amidst heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40°C. The decrease in water levels raises concerns about a long-term energy crisis in the country, as temperatures are expected to remain high, threatening the continuous operation of the plant, which accounts for about a third of Hungary's electricity production.
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