Hungary faces energy crisis as Danube low water shuts Paks nuclear plant
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of an energy crisis after record-low water levels on the Danube River forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's electricity. The European Union is considering an emergency meeting to address the fallout.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of a looming energy crisis after record-low water levels on the Danube River forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant, which normally supplies close to half of the country's electricity.
The plant relies on river water for cooling, and officials said the drop in the Danube's level left it unable to operate safely. The shutdown has raised concerns in Budapest about the country's ability to meet electricity demand in the coming weeks, particularly during periods of high heat.
The European Union is considering holding an emergency meeting to discuss the situation, as Hungary's reliance on a single large nuclear facility highlights a broader vulnerability shared by other European countries whose rivers have also run unusually low this year. Officials in Budapest have not yet detailed how they plan to cover the shortfall.
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