Hungary nearly shut down Paks nuclear plant overnight due to Danube drought crisis

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PM Péter Magyar says country nearly forced into decision as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in region

Hungary has come “within millimetres” of having to shut down its nuclear power plant overnight, prime minister Péter Magyar said, as low water levels in the Danube continue to pose challenges for countries in south-eastern Europe.

“Around 1:30 a.m. we were a few millimetres away from completely shutting down the Paks Power Plant , but then the water level stopped falling and by morning it had risen 1.5 centimetres. The last turbine is currently operating safely,” Magyar said on social media.

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