Hungary shuts its sole nuclear plant as Danube level falls
Hungary has announced the closure of its only Paksh nuclear power plant after levels of the Danube River dropped to their lowest point in 44 years due to drought waves and intense heat. The plant's core relies on river water for cooling its reactors, leading to its shutdown—an unprecedented step in decades—which previously supplied a third of the country's electricity. Temperatures are expected to exceed 42°C in the coming days, further exacerbating the region's energy crisis caused by water shortages and severe weather conditions.
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