Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant Faces Shutdown Due to Low Danube Water Levels

The Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary, which provides nearly half of the country's electricity, may shut down within days due to record low water levels in the Danube River. The plant uses water from the Danube for cooling, and the low water levels have made it impossible to maintain safe operating conditions. The Hungarian government is preparing for potential energy shortages and has urged citizens to conserve electricity. Neighboring Romania has also been affected, with two nuclear reactors at the Cernavoda plant shut down due to the same reason. Europe is experiencing a heatwave, which has increased electricity demand and exacerbated the situation.