Hungary to Sink Barges Near Paks Nuclear Plant to Ensure Cooling Amid Low River Levels

Hungary plans to intentionally sink two barges near the Paks nuclear power plant to ensure its cooling system remains operational as the Danube River's water levels drop. This unusual measure is a response to the challenges posed by the dry river conditions.

14 Aug, 13:33 — 14 Aug, 13:33

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Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant as river runs dry

Paks nuclear plant ⁠i currently operates at around 25% of its capacity

By Rich Booth

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Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant as river runs dry

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aktuality-sk14 Aug, 15:35

Maďarsko čaká nezvyčajný zásah na Dunaji. Premiér Magyar ohlásil kontrolované potopenie nákladných člnov pri Paksi

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Hungary to Sink Barges Near Paks Nuclear Plant to Ensure Cooling Amid Low River Levels

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Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant as river runs dry

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Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant as river runs dry

Maďarsko čaká nezvyčajný zásah na Dunaji. Premiér Magyar ohlásil kontrolované potopenie nákladných člnov pri Paksi

Η Ουγγαρία θα βυθίσει δύο φορτηγίδες κοντά στο πυρηνικό εργοστάσιο του Paks για να εξασφαλίσει την ψύξη

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