Romania has shut down the final reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear plant due to record low water levels in the Danube River, which are affecting cooling processes. This shutdown is expected to impact power supplies in Moldova, which relies heavily on Romanian electricity to meet its needs.
The ongoing drought has raised concerns about an energy crisis in Europe, prompting Romania to declare an energy emergency and request reductions in consumption. The situation highlights the broader challenges faced by nuclear power providers across the continent amid climate-related disruptions.