Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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"Hungary's energy supply could become 'critical' from Monday due to the Paks shutdown and the ongoing heatwave."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
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Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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