Hungarian nuclear plant shuts down as heat and drought dry out Danube

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Hungary's sole nuclear power plant has been shut down due to extreme heat and drought affecting the Danube River. The shutdown poses critical risks for the country's energy supply and highlights environmental challenges impacting energy infrastructure.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said the country faces a critical five days as ‌its ‌sole nuclear power plant is halted for the first time in over four decades.