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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar reports sinking of two barges to raise Danube River water levels and prevent an energy crisis.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated that working crews are sinking two 260-foot barges into the Danube River to combat a severe energy crisis caused by a record-low water level. The 1,800-mile river has seen significant drops due to a months-long drought across Europe. Magyar noted that current water levels are 48 inches lower than usual and could drop another 4 inches by Monday. If the water falls to that level, Hungary's only nuclear power plant, Paks, will be forced to shut down one of its last two functioning turbines. The Paks plant is critical for the nation's infrastructure, as it generates half of the electricity required by Hungary's 10 million people. Water management experts are currently monitoring the river's conditions using a measuring vessel and various installed devices to ensure stability.

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