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Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency

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Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants. Persistent drought and heat waves have reduced the river's levels, impacting Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which is on the brink of shutdown.

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  1. KOB 4

    Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency (opens KOB 4)

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    Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants. Persistent drought and heat waves have reduced the river's levels, impacting Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which is on the brink of shutdown.

  2. France 24

    Record drought and heatwave bring energy emergency to Eastern Europe (opens France 24)

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    Numerous governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis amid record low water levels on the Danube River. In Hungary, the country's only nuclear plant provides electricity for half the country - but is now being shut down as there is…

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