Hungary’s Nuclear Plant at Risk | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Hungary’s only nuclear plant, Paks, is on the brink of a full shutdown as the Danube hits record lows, forcing it to operate at just half capacity. With no rain in sight and water levels plummeting further, officials warn the plant could be fully powered down by next week—safely, they assure. To cope, the government’s calling for voluntary energy cuts from major users, including slashing usage by 40% at one key company, while even parliamentary sessions and government lights are being turned off. This historic drought crisis underscores climate change’s growing grip on energy infrastructure—a…