Central and Eastern Europe face energy shortages due to record low river levels
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Governments and energy operators in Hungary, Romania, and Serbia
Danube River basin, Central and Eastern Europe
August 3, 2026
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Low Danube water levels are impacting nuclear and hydroelectric power generation in Hungary, Romania, and Serbia. Romania's military demolished a rock outcrop to improve cooling water flow to the Cernavoda nuclear plant. Industrial production in Romania is being suspended to conserve energy. Hungary's Paks nuclear plant is operating at 10% capacity.
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