Bulgaria builds a 300-meter dike to protect the Kozloduy nuclear plant from Danube flooding

Bulgaria

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 12:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Bulgaria is building a 300-meter dike as high Danube levels threaten the Kozloduy nuclear power plant. The measure is intended to address a flood risk to critical infrastructure.

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Flooding near a nuclear plant could disrupt electricity generation and create serious public-safety concerns.

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