www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/29/centrala-de-la-cernav

The alert status for the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant has been extended for 30 days due to low Danube water levels and the inability to restart Units 1 and 2 in November. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Energy, highlights the ongoing risk of an energy crisis during peak consumption hours. Transelectrica is implementing measures to ensure the National Electric Power System's functionality, including increasing production and managing imports. The reactors were shut down due to severe drought conditions affecting the Danube's water levels, which are dangerously low. Additionally, reduced precipitation is impacting hydroelectric production, leading Romania to rely heavily on energy imports.