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Record Low Rivers Shut Hungarian Reactor, Trim German GDP

8/8/2026

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Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant runs at about 10% capacity after the Danube fell to a record-low 4 inches on Monday, forcing all but one reactor offline.
Germany’s Rhine dropped to a record-low 9 inches at Kaub on Wednesday, and Lanxess said commercial ships have cut cargo loads by up to 80%.
Economists estimate the Rhine’s low water could shave 0.2% off German Q3 GDP, a loss of 1-2 billion euros.

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Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant runs at about 10% capacity after the Danube fell to a record-low 4 inches on Monday, forcing all but one reactor offline.
Germany’s Rhine dropped to a record-low 9 inches at Kaub on Wednesday, and Lanxess said commercial ships have cut cargo loads by up to 80%.
Economists estimate the Rhine’s low water could shave 0.2% off German Q3 GDP, a loss of 1-2 billion euros.