Hungary's Paks nuclear plant faces shutdown as Danube water levels hit record low

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the nation's electricity, faces potential shutdown within days as Danube water levels hit record lows, Euronews reports. The plant requires river water for cooling, and the unprecedented low levels leave little margin for continued operation. Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that the country's power supply remains secure, though the situation underscores how vulnerable major infrastructure can be when dependent on natural water flows.

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