# Low Danube forces full shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant

https://mins.news/en/item/21278

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-13 13:30 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/low-danube-forces-full-shutdown-of-romania-s-sole-nuclear-plant?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7dc6edb3146000015afefe

> Persistent drought has reduced Danube flows, making it harder to cool reactors. Romania shut its only nuclear plant, while Hungary is trying to keep its own facility operating.

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