Event Brief
Danube drought shuts Hungary’s only nuclear plant
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Summary: Paks nuclear plant stopped after record-low Danube water levels, cutting nearly half of Hungary’s electricity supply.
WHO: Paks nuclear power plant
WHAT: The plant ceased operations due to record-low Danube water levels.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 2:42 AM ET
WHERE: Hungary
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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