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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shut down operations due to low water levels in the Danube River, which is used for cooling the facility. Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia are also experiencing low water levels in the Danube resulting from prolonged heatwaves and reduced rainfall in the region.
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