Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant at risk from Kakhovka dam breach, but situation currently stable – Energoatom
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As a result of the explosion, the water level in the Kakhovka reservoir is rapidly decreasing, which is an additional threat to the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP, Energoatom explained. Water from the reservoir is necessary for the plant to receive power for turbine condensers and safety systems.
"Now the plant's cooling pond is full: as of 8.00 a.m., the water level is 16.6 meters, which is enough for the needs of the plant," Energoatom said.
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The state enterprise is currently monitoring the situation and following the actions of the Russian military at the plant together with other international organizations present there, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN body promoting international cooperation in the peaceful and safe use of nuclear technologies.
In the early hours of June 6, Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka dam, Ukrainian authorities say. Cities and towns down the Dnipro River are at risk of flooding, which is expected to peak in five hours, around noon, Kyiv time. The Kherson Oblast administration announced an urgent evacuation of residents from dangerous areas.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has convened an emergency meeting of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
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