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Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM

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Hungary says a heatwave is forcing the shutdown of its largest nuclear power plant for the first time in 44 years. Scorching temperatures and drought have caused record-low water levels in the Danube river, disrupting reactor cooling systems.

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