Nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania forced to cut output due to record low Danube level

Nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania along the Danube River have been forced to reduce output due to record low water levels, with Hungary's Paks plant operating at less than 50% capacity and risking full shutdown. This situation, worsened by heatwaves increasing demand and a malfunction at a large gas plant, raises the risk of critical electricity shortages and greater reliance on power imports.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 23 sources have reported it between 31 Jul 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.