Hungary says Danube water level outlook slightly more optimistic

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03/08/2026 13:34

BUDAPEST, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday that Danube water level predictions for the next few days have become "slightly more optimistic" and that water levels at the Paks nuclear plant and in Budapest have stagnated since Monday morning.
The nuclear plant is currently operating at about 10% capacity and it was expected to be completely powered down later this week as water levels on the Danube river were projected to fall further.

 (Reporting by Anita Komuves)
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