Hungary's Paks nuclear plant faces shutdown as Danube water levels hit record low
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's electricity, may be forced to shut down within days as Danube River water levels hit a record low. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said energy supply remains secure for now.
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, the country's single largest source of electricity, faces a potential shutdown as water levels in the Danube River, which supplies its cooling water, hit a record low. The plant supplies close to half of Hungary's power output.
Officials said the facility could be forced to halt operations within days if current drought conditions persist. Prime Minister Péter Magyar sought to reassure citizens, saying the country's energy supply remains secure for now.
The episode underscores the pressure that this summer's extreme heat and drought across Europe are placing on energy infrastructure. Whether the government turns to alternative cooling measures to keep the plant running should become clear in the coming days.
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