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Romania sinks barges to save nuclear plant amid drought

Romania sinks four barges in the Danube to redirect water and keep two nuclear reactors operational as record drought lowers river levels.

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Romania sank four barges in the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant and prevent shutdown of two reactors. The reactors supply one-fifth of the country's electricity amid record-low water levels caused by drought.

Romania sank four barges in the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant.4,2 The nuclear power plant has two reactors that supply one-fifth of Romania's electricity.2 Record-low water levels in the Danube threatened to close the two reactors.2

The Danube River is at record-low levels throughout Europe due to drought.1 Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis linked to drought and falling water levels.5 Bulgaria is reported as better prepared for the drought conditions than Hungary or Romania.5

Italy was on red alert due to the heatwave affecting Europe.3 Hungary turned off lights as the heatwave took a toll on electricity supplies.3

Why it matters

  • The Danube River is Europe's second-longest river, flowing through ten countries and serving as a key waterway for transport, agriculture, and energy production.1

  • Nuclear power plants often require large volumes of water for cooling, making them vulnerable to droughts that lower river levels.2

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