Magyar hails 'Hungarian miracle' as Danube rain eases nuclear plant crisis
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar hailed a "Hungarian miracle" on Friday, saying the country's energy and water supplies had stabilised after record-low Danube levels pushed its power system to the brink.
Speaking in a video address from Budapest, Magyar said the country had overcome the most critical days of the summer following extreme heat and fears of electricity rationing.
"We did it, together we got through this year's most critical days of summer so far," he said.
"This is the Hungarian miracle itself," Magyar added, praising Hungarians for coming together during the crisis.
Rain in the Danube catchment and an easing of extreme temperatures brought relief after low river levels severely affected the Paks nuclear power plant, which relies on the Danube for cooling.
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Magyar warned, however, that the danger was not over, with water levels expected to fall again next week.
He said the government would examine weaknesses in Hungary's energy and water infrastructure and identify investments needed to make supplies more resilient.
Earlier this week, Hungary faced possible electricity rationing after output at Paks fell to just 240 megawatts, compared with its usual 2,000 megawatts.
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