Hungary is bracing for a potential energy crisis starting Monday following the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant. The plant's 2000 megawatt capacity will be unavailable due to low water levels in the Danube River, preventing its immediate restart. The low water levels hinder the plant’s cooling system operations, necessitating the temporary closure. There is currently no set timeframe for the plant’s resumption of power generation. This outage significantly impacts Hungary's energy supply, raising concerns about potential shortages and price increases. Authorities are reportedly assessing the situation and exploring alternative energy sources to mitigate the impact. The shutdown highlights Hungary’s reliance on nuclear energy and the vulnerability of river-based cooling systems to climate-related factors.