Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Europe
Climate
High confidence — 84/100
- The Soviet-era Paks power plant uses the Danube for cooling but the water level is so low that the suction nozzles cannot reach it.
- Magyar warned Hungary's energy supply could become "critical" from Monday due to the Paks shutdown and the ongoing hea
- The Paks nuclear plant, located around 90 kilometers (50 miles) south of the capital Budap
Confirmed
- The Soviet-era Paks power plant uses the Danube for cooling but the water level is so low that the suction nozzles cannot reach it.
- Magyar warned Hungary's energy supply could become "critical" from Monday due to the Paks shutdown and the ongoing hea
- The Paks nuclear plant, located around 90 kilometers (50 miles) south of the capital Budap