# Hungary Sinks Barges to Raise Danube Near Nuclear Plant

https://mins.news/en/item/23001

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-15 13:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/hungary-sinks-barges-to-lift-danube-near-its-nuclear-plant?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8069eab3146000015b145a

> Authorities in Hungary have begun sinking two barges to raise the Danube’s water level near the country’s only nuclear plant, helping keep it operating and avoid an expensive full shutdown.

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