# Heatwave forces shutdown of Hungary’s largest nuclear plant

https://mins.news/en/item/12048

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-02 14:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/2/08-02-2026-hungary-nuclear-plant-sv?traffic_source=rss

> Hungary says a heatwave has forced its largest nuclear plant to shut down. Low water levels in the Danube have disrupted the facility’s cooling. The shutdown is linked to weather conditions and the river’s reduced flow. No further details are provided about the duration or wider effects.

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