Romania Uses Controlled Explosion in Danube to Safeguard Nuclear Power Plant Cooling

Romania has carried out a controlled explosion in the Danube River to increase water flow to the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant after prolonged drought pushed river levels to critical lows. According to Bloomberg, the operation aimed to ensure a sufficient water supply for the plant's reactor cooling systems. The unusually dry conditions have raised concerns about the reliability of cooling water, prompting Romanian authorities to take emergency measures to protect one of the country's most important energy facilities. Military Engineers Used Explosives to Increase Water Flow According to the report, the Romanian military used approximately 180 kilograms of explosives in a controlled operation to improve the flow of water through the affected section of the Danube.