Due to the shallowing of the Danube in Hungary, the Paks nuclear power plant was completely shut down for the first time.

The nuclear power plant, which uses river water for cooling, was shut down for the first time in its 44-year history. Hungary doubled its electricity imports, with the Czech Republic becoming the main supplier. The productivity of other power plants has been increased.

In Romania, due to a decrease in the level of the Danube, one of the reactors at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant was shut down a few days ago. On August 3, sappers of the Romanian army blew up the Pirjoaia rock to ensure access to water and prevent the closure of the second power unit.