Drought Halts Nuclear Reactor

CernavodaA river gauge, not a storm, just shut down a nuclear reactor.

The plant supplies a fifth of Romania’s electricity; gas and imports now fill the gap.

The Danube fell to a critical minus-230cm threshold, too low to safely cool Unit 2’s turbines.

Officials say Unit 2 could stay offline at least two weeks as the drought persists.

Sources: Stiri pe surse, ANSA.it, The Independent, MoneyControl, Anadolu Ajansı