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Hungary sinks barges into Danube River to stave off energy crisis
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Key Points:
- Hungarian crews are sinking two 260-foot barges into the Danube River to raise water levels amid a severe drought affecting Europe.
- The Danube's water levels are at record lows, currently 48 inches below normal, with expectations of a further drop that could impact energy production.
- Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant relies on the Danube for cooling its reactors and may need to shut down one turbine if water levels fall too low.
- The nuclear plant provides half of Hungary's electricity for its 10 million population, making water levels critical to the country's energy stability.
- Authorities are closely monitoring river conditions using specialized equipment to manage the situation and prevent an energy crisis.
