Record Low Danube Levels Force Shutdown of Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Record low water levels in the Danube River have forced the complete shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear power plant, Paks, for the first time. Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of a critical energy supply as the river's suction nozzles can no longer reach the water. With temperatures soaring, the government has urged citizens to limit energy use during peak hours to prevent rotational shutdowns across the national grid.