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Romania Nuclear Plant Shuts Due to Danube Drought

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Romania has shut down its sole nuclear power plant, Cernavodă, due to critically low water levels in the Danube River. Prolonged hot weather caused the significant drop, forcing the plant offline. This action impacts Romania's energy production amid the drought.

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Romania faces energy strain as nuclear plant shuts due to low Danube levels

- Romania's energy system faces challenges due to the controlled shutdown of both units at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant because of low Danube river levels. - The plant's reactors, normally providing 20% of Romania's energy, are offline, increasing reliance on imports, especially during evening peak hours. - Experts warn that while the shutdown itself isn't unexpected, Romania needs greater en…