Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live
Summary
Hungary almost had to shut down its Paks nuclear power plant because the Danube River’s water level dropped too low to properly cool the plant. Other countries in the region are also taking steps to manage energy and water shortages caused by a severe drought and heatwave.Key Facts
- Hungary's Paks nuclear plant operated at about 10% capacity due to low water levels in the Danube River.
- Around 1:30 a.m., the plant was very close to shutting down but water levels rose slightly by morning, allowing it to keep running.
- Hungary used energy-saving measures, including businesses adjusting work and stores turning off fridges to reduce energy use.
- In Romania, a controlled explosion was done to divert the Danube’s flow to cool its Cernavodă nuclear plant.
- Romania plans further actions to redirect water by sinking old barges to help the nuclear plant.
- Temperatures in parts of Romania and surrounding areas are reaching over 40°C (104°F).
- The drought and heat are causing energy and water challenges in southeastern Europe.
- EU ministers planned to meet about a migration crisis in Ceuta involving mass border crossings from Morocco into Spanish territory.
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