Romania sinks barges in Danube to keep nuclear reactor running amid extreme heat
Romania is sinking barges in the Danube to maintain water levels needed for cooling a nuclear power plant as heatwaves and drought push the river to record lows.
Extreme heatwaves and record low rainfall across the region have left the Danube at historically low levels. Romania has responded by sinking four barges in the river to help maintain water levels necessary for operating its nuclear power plant's second reactor.
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Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant's second reactor running
Extreme heatwaves and low rainfall across the region have left the Danube at record lows over the past week.