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Romania Shuts Only Reactor as Danube Water Drops

8/13/2026

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  • On August 13, 2026, Romania’s Nuclearelectrica shut its only reactor as Danube water fell too low.
  • Hungary halted three of four Danube-cooled reactors, keeping the fifth at reduced output.
  • France shut a record number of nuclear plants, including three Gravelines reactors that stopped after a massive jellyfish influx.
  • Triodos Bank warned the drought could shave €180 billion, about 1 % of EU GDP, from 2026 output.