Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low

Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power ​to cover its own electricity shortages Romania has been forced to shut down the last working ⁠reactor at its only nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube river to fall to record lows – a rare move that will immediately affect power supplies in neighbouring Moldova. Drought and record-low water levels have deepened fears of an energy crisis across Europe, which is facing a new summer heatwave. Conti...

By Guardian staff and agencies

Romania shuts nuclear plant, Hungary dams dry Danube River

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.

Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube drops

The plant is not expected to restart for at least 10 days, while Romania plans to rely on alternative power sources and imports.

What Danube's record lows mean for Europe's nuclear future

Severe droughts and record-low river levels are disrupting Eastern European nuclear generation, forcing Romania to shut down its last working reactor and straining Hungary's c...

Romania relies on Bulgaria and the wind after shutting down Cernavoda nuclear plant

By iuliane