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Hungary Paks Nuclear Power Plant to shut down for first time in 44 years as Danube water levels plunge

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Hungary's sole nuclear power facility, the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, is set to shut down for the first time in 44 years. The unprecedented shutdown is a result of record-low water levels on the Danube River, which supplies water for the plant's operations.

The suspension of operations leaves the country facing a potential power crunch as authorities deal with the logistical and energy supply challenges arising from the weather-driven disruptions to the facility.

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DW (Deutsche Welle) (DE) Highlights the upcoming Sunday timeline and the impending national power crunch.
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