Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube runs dry
2 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
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- BBC Science·2h agoRomania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
Read at BBC Science → - The West World·7h agoRomania shuts nuclear plant as Danube runs dry
Romania is shutting down its Cernavoda nuclear power plant due to record-low water levels in the Danube River amid scorching heat and a severe drought.
Read at The West World →
