Falling Danube levels threaten Hungary's Paks nuclear plant as heat shifts east | TheBriefWire
Falling Danube levels threaten Hungary's Paks nuclear plant as heat shifts east
Published 30 July 2026 · europe
Extreme heat across western Europe has shifted eastwards, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius forecast for Hungary, Romania and the Balkans in the coming days
Extreme heat across western Europe has shifted eastwards, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius forecast for Hungary, Romania and the Balkans in the coming days.
Weeks of hot, dry conditions have left the Danube at exceptionally low levels, threatening river transport and energy supplies. Hungary's prime minister has warned that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which relies on the river for cooling water, could face a temporary shutdown if levels fall further, with the situation potentially reaching critical levels by Monday.
Al Jazeera's Everton Fox reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 31, 2026 • 12:01 AM IST · Updated: July 31, 2026 • 12:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Extreme heat across western Europe has shifted eastwards, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius forecast for Hungary, Romania and the Balkans in the coming days.
Weeks of hot, dry conditions have left the Danube at exceptionally low levels, threatening river transport and energy supplies.
Hungary's prime minister has warned that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which relies on the river for cooling water, could face a temporary shutdown if levels fall further, with the situation potentially reaching critical levels by Monday.
Al Jazeera's Everton Fox reports.
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