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Hungary Shuts Nuclear Plant Amid Record Low Danube River Levels

Hungary announced the shutdown of its sole nuclear power plant due to critically low water levels in the Danube River, which has reached historic lows amid a severe drought affecting Europe. The drought is also impacting other major rivers like the Rhine and causing economic concerns across the continent.

2 Aug, 00:49 — 2 Aug, 05:17
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Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought

Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.

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DWHigh3h ago

Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday

Record-low water levels on the Danube forced the Paks plant offline, leaving Hungary facing a potential power crunch.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

Hungary to shut down sole nuclear plant as Danube falls to record low, PM says

BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) -- Hungary will power down its Paks nuclear power plant for the first time in nearly half a ‌century, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Saturday, as water levels on the Danube River the plant uses as a coolant have plumbed record lows. The shutdown comes as large parts of Europe have been hit by prolonged heat and drought, driving river levels lower and raising concerns about water supplies, shipping and power generation. Falls ⁠in water levels amid a lack of rain have

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Smaller, pricier fruit expected in the Netherlands due to drought

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