Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

Romania to shut down nuclear plant due to low Danube.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

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BBC NewsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube drops

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Oil PriceLean Right· Aug 13, 2026

Romania Shuts Down Last Nuclear Reactor As Danube Hits 90-Year Low

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Romania shuts nuclear plant, Hungary dams dry Danube River

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant

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Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

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