Central and southern Europe brace for heatwave – Europe live
Summary
A heatwave moving east across Europe is causing very high temperatures near 40°C in central and southern countries. This extreme heat is affecting energy supplies, with Hungary shutting down its nuclear power plant due to low water levels in the Danube River, which are needed for cooling.Key Facts
- Central and southern Europe face temperatures close to 40°C due to a moving heatwave.
- Hungary shut down most of its only nuclear power plant for safety because the Danube River water was too low to cool the plant.
- The nuclear plant in Hungary is expected to shut down completely this week as river levels drop further.
- Hungary is turning off many digital advertising screens to save energy during the heatwave.
- Romania and Serbia reported their lowest water levels ever, affecting hydropower production.
- Cities like Budapest, Vienna, Zagreb, Tirana, and Bucharest will see temperatures between 33°C and 37°C for up to five days.
- Western European cities such as Rome and Paris will also experience high temperatures, up to 36°C and 34°C respectively.
- Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens while battling wildfires, resulting in two deaths.
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