Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
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On Thursday, Romania shut down its only nuclear power plant, the Cernavodă facility, in a rare move prompted by severe drought conditions. Record-low water levels in the Danube River, which is used to cool the plant, forced the emergency closure.
The shutdown halts production at the facility, which accounts for 20% of Romania's domestic electricity supply. Officials do not expect the plant to be restarted within the next 10 days.
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Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Emphasizes record-low river levels and drought conditions causing the rare shutdown.
BBC World (GB)Focuses on the significant national energy impact and the 10-day closure timeline.
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