Paksi Nuclear Power Plant: The government speaks out on the security situation
The temporary shutdown of the power blocks at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is proceeding safely and in accordance with normal procedures due to the low water level in the Danube. According to government information, the safety equipment is functioning continuously during the shutdown, emphasizing that maintaining nuclear safety is the most important thing. The interruption of electricity production does not endanger the operation of the energy system; the reactors are restarting gradually as the water level normalizes.
The shutdown of the power blocks at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant due to the low water level in the Danube is a completely safe and routine process, the government announced. The safety systems will remain continuously active during the shutdown, with the primary priority being nuclear safety. The cessation of electricity production does not endanger the functioning of the energy system, and the reactors will be gradually restarted as the water level stabilizes.
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