Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

By Wire ReportJul 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Originally published at bbc.co.uk.

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