Romania blasts Danube riverbed to save nuclear power plant
Extreme drought across Europe has lowered the Danube River to record lows, forcing nuclear plants and hydroelectric facilities to reduce electricity generation and threatening blackouts. Romania is using controlled explosions to deepen sections of the riverbed to maintain cooling water flow for the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant. Low water levels are also disrupting commercial shipping and agricultural transport along the river.
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Original headline: “Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy.” Browse more stories.