Hungary shuts Paks nuclear plant as Danube water levels critically low

Record-low water levels on the Danube are threatening cooling operations at Hungary's sole nuclear power plant in Paks. Prime Minister Peter Magyar urged citizens to keep saving energy, noting that efforts so far have cut consumption by 700 MW. Hungary is bracing for what officials describe as the most critical five days of the current heatwave.

Similar stories

🌍 World Hungary shuts Paks nuclear plant for first time in 44 years as Danube dries up The Guardian World · 4h ago 🌍 World Hungary to shut its only nuclear plant as Danube hits record low water level Sky News World · 6h ago 🌍 World Hungary faces critical days as heatwave coincides with nuclear plant shutdown Interia Biznes · 1d ago