Romania has shut down its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River no longer provides enough cooling water, a rare move that highlights the river's critical state. Hungary is rushing to build a dam on the Danube to keep its own Paks nuclear plant operating.
The Romanian plant was taken offline due to the lack of cooling water from the river. The shutdown is described as rare, signaling the severity of the situation.
In Hungary, crews are working to dam the Danube to ensure water levels remain sufficient for the Paks plant, which depends on the river for cooling. Without the dam, the plant could face a similar halt.
The Danube serves as a key water source for nuclear facilities in both countries. The full impact of these measures is still being assessed.