Romania shuts nuclear plant as Hungary races to dam a drying Danube
Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant in a rare move prompted by a lack of cooling water from the Danube River. Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube in an effort to keep its Paks plant online.
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power plant after falling Danube River water levels left it without sufficient cooling water. The move was described as a rare step for the country's energy supply.
Neighboring Hungary faces a similar problem. The country is taking rapid steps to dam the Danube in an effort to keep its Paks nuclear plant running.
The episode highlights how ongoing drought in parts of Europe is affecting energy infrastructure. Experts warn that falling river levels could also threaten other power plants in the region.
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