A reactor at Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant was temporarily shut down on Wednesday, July 29th, at 3:00 PM local time. The shutdown is a direct result of critically low water levels in the Danube River, impacting the plant’s cooling systems. This outage raises concerns about potential disruptions to Hungary’s energy supply amid extreme weather conditions. Plant management confirmed the necessary decision to halt operations at one of the power units. Further details regarding the duration of the shutdown and potential energy impacts are yet to be released. The situation highlights the vulnerability of nuclear power generation to climate change and water resource availability. This incident comes as Hungary grapples with a broader energy crisis.