Romania shuts its only nuclear plant as Danube drought cuts cooling water

Romania has shut down the Cernavodă nuclear plant, which provides 20% of the country's electricity, after extreme heat caused a sharp drop in the Danube River's water level needed for cooling. The plant is not expected to restart within the next 10 days, raising concerns about energy supply continuity.

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