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Romania faces increasing energy risks due to declining water levels in the Danube, exacerbated by climate change. Expert Cornel Ilinca warns that severe droughts may occur more frequently, impacting nuclear power operations. He criticizes the government for delaying necessary investments to address these challenges. Recent summer works had limited success in raising water levels, which are crucial for cooling the Cernavodă nuclear plant. Ilinca suggests implementing hydrotechnical solutions to stabilize water levels and proposes cooling systems for thermal plants. Current water levels have dropped below operational thresholds, raising concerns about energy security.