Hungary is facing an energy crisis as the Danube River, which cools the nation's largest power plant, dries to record lows amid a severe drought.

The Paks Nuclear Power Plant's water intake structure and cold-water canal working with water from the river Danube is pictured near Paks on July 31, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Hungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation amid a looming 40-degree Celsius…