
Hungary Shuts Down Paks Nuclear Plant Due to Danube Drought
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant has been shut down for the first time in 44 years due to historically low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a severe heatwave. The drought has impacted cooling operations, leading to the unprecedented closure.
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