Hungary is shutting down the country's only nuclear power plant "Paks". This is reported by Reuters, informs UNN.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar warned that Hungary will face "critical days" as the drop in water levels in the Danube River forces the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in over 40 years.
We will face the most critical five days. Tomorrow (on Monday - ed.) the Paks power plant will not produce electricity, as the hottest days with temperatures of 40 degrees are ahead. ... The power grid, our utilities, and we ourselves will come under enormous strain
The publication notes that the drop in water levels has also disrupted shipping and tourism in Hungary and caused water use restrictions in more than 100 towns and villages, including on the outskirts of Budapest.
"The crisis could cost Hungary between 100 and 200 billion forints (between 315 and 630 million dollars) due to rising prices for imported electricity," the media quotes the deputy head of the Tisza party, Mark Radnai.
Recall
On July 30, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar reported that due to a record low water level in the Danube, the Paks nuclear power plant will be completely shut down for the first time in 44 years. The energy crisis could begin on Monday.