Hungary's only nuclear power plant has fully shut down for the first time in 44 years due to a sudden drop in the water level of the Danube River, and the Hungarian government is discussing power rationing measures.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn stated on the 2nd that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, Hungary's only nuclear power station, was fully shut down that day due to the Danube River water level dropping to a historic low. This is the first time in the plant's 44 years of operation since it began in 1982 that it has been completely stopped due to insufficient cooling water supply, and Hungary is facing a severe energy supply crisis. Orbn pointed out on social media that with a new heatwave approaching, Hungary is entering a critical period in the coming days. He mentioned that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has an installed capacity of 2000 megawatts, accounting for about half of the country's electricity supply. Due to the continued decline in the Danube River water level, the cooling water supply for the plant is severely inadequate, and current electricity generation has dropped to about 10% of normal levels, with little possibility of a restart in the short term. He emphasized that the power grid and public services will face significant pressure, and the government is closely assessing the situation, potentially implementing mandatory power rationing measures for large industrial enterprises starting next week.