Romania’s nuclear reactor to remain in operation at least a week05 August 2026, Iulian Ernst,https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-nuclear-reactor-operational-august-2026Romania’s Nuclearelectrica announced that after the detonation of a rock obstructing the flow of water on the Danube by the Naval Forces on August 3, the water level at Cernavoda nuclear power plant increased by 2 cm, reversing the downward trend. As a result of the works on the Danube, the nuclear reactor still in operation can operate for at least a week – instead of five days estimated previously, according to Cernavoda NPP manager Romeo Urjan cited by B1 TV on August 4. The planned sinking of ships loaded with rocks on one of the Danube’s arms with the aim of increasing the flow on the arm delivering water to Cernavoda NPP was not yet carried out, and this operation is expected to further extend the operation period for the nuclear reactor. Such a shutdown would not pose a safety risk to the plant, but would remove significant production capacity from the system. The government presented the measure as a safety solution, which would be activated only if the voluntary reduction does not yield results.