ScienceHungary begins sinking barges to protect Paks nuclear power plant
Hungarian authorities began controlled sinking of two barges in the Danube near the Paks nuclear power plant as exceptionally low water threatened cooling-water intake and operations. The emergency response also includes building a temporary riverbed sill, while officials monitor water levels, flow speed and the riverbed. Further declines could force turbine shutdowns or take the plant offline.
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Hungary begins sinking barges to protect Paks nuclear power plant
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