At the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary, another power unit will be shut down due to a critical drop in the Danube's water level
Kyiv • UNN
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant will shut down Unit 3 on July 29, 2026, due to a critical drop in the Danube's water level to -118 cm. Specialists are constantly monitoring the situation to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
The Hungarian nuclear power plant "Paks" will begin shutting down unit No. 3 due to a critical drop in the water level of the Danube. This was reported by the operator company MVM Paksi Atomerőmű, writes UNN.
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The water level in the Danube has continued to decline in recent days, breaking negative records in several sections. The current water level at Paks is -118 cm. Given the current situation, in addition to the previous decommissioning, our specialists will begin shutting down unit No. 3 on July 29, 2026 at 15:00
The company noted that specialists constantly monitor changes in the flow rate and temperature of the water in the Danube and make necessary decisions according to the situation.
Our goal is to maintain the safe operation of the facility and comply with environmental standards