In total, 180 kilograms of explosives were used at a time when the drought is causing issues in energy facilities along the river, which is also affecting neighbouring countries like Hungary.
Romania blows up river to provide more cooling to a nuclear plant.
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) August 6, 2026
The Romanian military used explosives on the Danube River to redirect water flow and secure critical cooling for the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.
An intense, multi-month heatwave and severe drought dropped…
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