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Nuclear Plant Shutdown Due to Record Low Water Levels

Updated 2026-07-30 18:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

Low water levels in the Danube river have forced the shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant. Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia are also experiencing similar effects from prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

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

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

2026-07-30 17:55 UTC