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Hungary shuts down its nuclear power plant for the first time due to heatwave

Hungary's sole nuclear power plant, Paks, has been shut down due to low water levels in the Danube River.

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This unprecedented decision, announced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, marks the first such shutdown in 44 years.

It could worsen strain on Europe's electricity grid during the ongoing heatwave.

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L'arrêt de la centrale nucléaire de Paks, principale source d'électricité de la Hongrie, expose le pays à des risques de pénurie et illustre la vulnérabilité des infrastructures énergétiques face aux canicules, un enjeu croissant en Europe.

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