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The Danube River is at record lows, crippling Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant—three of its four reactors are offline, and the last one runs at half power. Built to draw cooling water directly from the river, the plant now faces a climate crisis that’s exposed its vulnerability. Prime Minister Péter Magyar, in his first major test, urges nationwide energy conservation while hinting at a possible cold front for relief. Hungary is importing power, dimming iconic landmarks, and asking households to cut back during peak hours—all as Europe grapples with accelerating climate impacts and rising energy costs.

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