Romania shuts its nuclear plant while Hungary dams the dry Danube River.
13 August 2026
Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant in a rare move prompted by the lack of cooling water from the Danube River.
Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube, trying to keep its Paks plant online.
Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube, trying to keep its Paks plant online.