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Eco · Water resources · published 2026-08-14 · via The Guardian

Drought Forces Romania to Halt Nuclear Power Plant, Threatening Moldova's Electricity Supply

Romania shut down the final reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube River to reach record low levels. This rare move will immediately affect power supplies in neighboring Moldova, which relies on Romanian electricity. The drought has deepened fears of an energy crisis across Europe.

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