Energy Minister Iva Petrova said there is no danger of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant shutting down despite the historically low water levels in the Danube River.
Speaking during a visit to the nuclear facility, Petrova said the plant is capable of continuing normal operations in the coming weeks even if current river conditions remain unchanged. She stressed that there is no immediate risk to electricity production at the country's only nuclear power station.
The Danube has reached record-low levels following a prolonged drought, prompting concerns about a potential energy crisis across parts of the Balkans. Despite the situation, Kozloduy's two operating reactors continue to run at their planned capacity.
Petrova also noted that a special task force has been monitoring water levels and implementing contingency measures since early July to respond to the prolonged decline in the river. The team continues to assess the situation and take steps to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the power plant if low water levels persist.
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