„S-a creat un dâmb”. Ministrul Mediului explică de ce scufundarea barjelor nu a dus la creșterea apelor Dunării la centrala de la Cernavodă

The Romanian Environment Minister, Diana Buzoianu, stated that the initial estimate for the Cernavodă power plant's operation has been revised due to worsening conditions. The lowering of four barges initially raised water levels by 8 cm, but levels dropped again by 5 cm due to sediment buildup creating obstacles. Ongoing dredging efforts are crucial for maintaining operations at the plant, with a focus on two critical areas. The government allocated funds for dredging to address the declining water levels in the Danube, which are now lower than previously expected. The situation remains precarious, with predictions indicating a more pessimistic outlook for the plant's functionality.