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Romania shuts down second nuclear reactor due to drought

The Cernavodă plant may halt operations due to a lack of water needed for cooling.

Romania shuts down second nuclear reactor due to drought
Photo: Andrein · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

In Romania, a second nuclear reactor in Cernavodă is expected to shut down due to the drought affecting the Danube. The shutdown could occur within the next 48 hours, as the availability of water for cooling is insufficient.

According to reports from ANSA, the water crisis is impacting the operations of nuclear power plants in the country, forcing authorities to implement measures to ensure safety.