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Hungary shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years

Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: August 02, 2026 at 16:11

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Hungary's sole nuclear facility has been offline due to unprecedentedly low levels of the Danube River. This shutdown exacerbates power shortages amid a fierce summer heatwave, prompting the government to urge both households and businesses to conserve energy. Consequently, Hungary must depend on costly electricity imports from neighboring countries, highlighting the fragility of energy systems in the face of severe weather changes.

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