Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant's second reactor running
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Romania implements emergency water management measures to maintain operations at its nuclear facility along the Danube River. The country deployed submerged barges filled with rock to strategically redirect water flow, ensuring adequate cooling capacity for the power plant's second reactor. This urgent intervention highlights the critical relationship between river water levels and nuclear energy infrastructure during drought conditions.
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Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant's second reactor running
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania raced on Thursday to sink four barges laden with rock into the Danube River in an attempt to redirect water downstream toward a nuclear power
