Romanian authorities resumed operations for the sinking of four rock-filled barges to increase the flow of the Danube toward the Cernavodă Power Plant on Thursday, August 6. The spokesperson confirmed that authorities expect water levels near the nuclear plant to increase after the sinking of the barges. Every additional centimeter gained is beneficial for the operation of the power plant,” Agiu also said. The sinking of the barges follows dredging works and controlled explosions that slowed the drop in the Danube’s water level. However, questions remain regarding the long-term sustainability of the operation of the Cernavodă nuclear power plant.