Lake Velence shrinking as Hungary faces extreme heat
By The BriefBrief
Lake Velence is drying up as soaring temperatures also leave the Danube low and threaten nuclear power operations.
WHO:Hungary
WHAT:Lake Velence is shrinking/drying up amid extreme heat, with low Danube levels and potential nuclear plant shutdown risk.
WHEN:Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET
WHERE:Lake Velence, Hungary
WHY:Soaring temperatures are shrinking Lake Velence and leaving the Danube running low, which could force the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down.
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