# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcLkCvvgGnB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69177482-cgtneurope-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1383b1fa35.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18T12:01:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Recent rain in Austria and central Europe temporarily raised Danube water levels, relieving pressure on Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant. However, record-low river levels persist due to severe regional drought.⁣
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While the rainfall provided short-term relief, Paks relies on the Danube for cooling.⁣
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To maintain water levels, Hungary opened a river dam, submerged two 80-meter barges to gain 20 cm, and is constructing an underwater riverbed structure to raise levels by up to 1.2m, underscoring the drought's severity.⁣
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#hungary #danube #cooling #energyplant #dam

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,683
- **Likes:** 13
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- **Comments:** 1

## Tags

hungary, danube, dam, energyplant, cooling

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