Low water levels in the Danube River amid a heatwave have disrupted cooling systems, leading to the closure of Hungary’s main nuclear facility.
Hungary has shut down its largest nuclear power plant due to a heatwave that has caused low water levels in the Danube River, disrupting the plant's cooling processes. The extreme weather conditions have directly impacted the availability of sufficient cooling water, necessitating the shutdown to ensure safety.
This development highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to climate-related events. The Hungarian authorities reported the shutdown on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
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