The heatwave is pushing Hungary into an energy crisis, and Paks is preparing for unprecedented measures – our minute-by-minute coverage of the heatwave.
By the summer, Hungary is experiencing a severe drought, caused by the dry weather of recent years. The water levels in rivers have fallen to historic lows, leading to a decline in agricultural conditions and an energy crisis, as the Paks power plant, the country’s most important, is likely to shut down soon. Further hot weather is expected in the coming days, which will further exacerbate the crisis. Our reports will continue to update the weather and the situation.
Due to the dry weather in recent years, Hungary has experienced a severe drought in the second half of the summer. The water levels in rivers have fallen to historic lows, which has exacerbated the agricultural situation and led to an energy crisis, as the country’s most important power plant, Paks, is likely to shut down soon. The following days will bring another period of long, extremely hot weather, which will further complicate the situation. Our report will follow the latest events in weather and the resulting crisis minute by minute.
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