Extreme soil drought across nearly half of Czech Republic

The most severe conditions are concentrated in Moravia. Around 40 percent of the country has less than 15 millimetres of available water in the top metre of soil, while a quarter of the territory has relative soil saturation below 10 percent, indicating the wilting point at which plants can no longer draw sufficient moisture.

Temelín nuclear plant cleared to operate for up to 80 years

Both reactors at the Temelín nuclear power plant could remain in operation for up to 80 years from their commissioning, Czech Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček said on Tuesday. That would allow the plant's two units to generate electricity until 2080 and 2082 respectively—20 years longer than previously expected.

Temelín nuclear plant cleared to operate for up to 80 years

Both reactors at the Temelín nuclear power plant could remain in operation for up to 80 years from their commissioning, Czech Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček said on Tuesday. That would allow the plant's two units to generate electricity until 2080 and 2082 respectively—20 years longer than previously expected.