Scufundarea celor patru barje, o operaţiune contracronometru la Cernavodă. Apele Române anunţă riscurile

The spokesperson for Romanian Waters, Ana Maria Agiu, discussed the risks of submerging four sand-laden barges in the Danube's Bala arm. This complex operation aims to increase water levels to support the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant's reactor 2. The operation is time-sensitive, requiring completion within 24-36 hours, and involves monitoring water turbidity to avoid operational issues. The National Institute of Hydrology predicts a drop in the Danube's level, necessitating these interventions to redirect water flow. Successful submersion could raise water levels by 10-12 cm, crucial for reactor functionality.