Hungary to shut down sole nuclear plant as Danube falls to record low, PM says

BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) -- Hungary will power down its Paks nuclear power plant for the first time in nearly half a ‌century, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Saturday, as water levels on the Danube River the plant uses as a coolant have plumbed record lows. The shutdown comes as large parts of Europe have been hit

Record-low water levels on the Danube forced the Paks plant offline, leaving Hungary facing a potential power crunch.

Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant could be powered down this weekend, PM says  Reuters

Hungary’s only nuclear power plant will shut down for the first time in its history due to record-low water levels on the Danube River, prime minister Peter Magyar said.He added that the plant may not come back online for several weeks as the river is expected to continue receding.The Paks nuclear plant, located around

Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows  Toronto Star

The Paks nuclear plant, located around 90 kilometres (50 miles) south of the capital Budapest, is operating at less than half its normal capacity, producing 965 megawatts of power rather than the usual 2,000.

Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River

Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River

Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows  AP News

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Power prices soar as Danube nuclear plants go offline  euractiv.com

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which provides nearly half the country's power, may shut down within days as Danube water levels hit record lows. PM Péter Magyar says supply remains secure.

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