Danube River Drought Triggers Nuclear Power Crisis in Romania and Hungary

Record-low water levels on the Danube force emergency measures at nuclear facilities and disrupt critical shipping lanes across Europe.

The Danube River, a vital artery for European trade and energy, has plummeted to record-low water levels, sparking an energy crisis that is forcing emergency interventions at major power facilities. In Romania, authorities have launched an urgent operation to sink four barges into the Danube. This desperate measure is designed to manipulate water flow and ensure the continued cooling of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant’s second reactor, which faces potential shutdowns if water levels drop below critical thresholds. Simultaneously, the crisis has deepened in Hungary, where energy officials…