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Low Danube shuts Hungary’s only nuclear plant for first time in 44 years

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Hungary's largest nuclear plant has been forced to shut down due to an ongoing heatwave. Unusually low water levels in the Danube River, which is used for the facility's cooling system, necessitated the emergency suspension of operations.

The shutdown highlights the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events driven by climate conditions. As European rivers experience severe summer drops, industrial and energy facilities that rely on natural water sources face escalating operational challenges.

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