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France: Nuclear reactor at Golfech shuts down due to high temperatures
4 sourcesFirst reported 12 days agoUpdated 12 days ago
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- A nuclear reactor at the Golfech power station near Toulouse, France, was shut down on July 9 due to high river temperatures.
- The French Meteorological Service has forecast that the ongoing heatwave will persist at least until July 14, with temperatures reaching 40°C in some areas such as Nantes and Bordeaux.
- Local authorities have taken measures to mitigate heat-related risks, including banning fireworks and alcohol sales in many regions.
- The operational constraints on the reactor are a response to environmental concerns linked to water temperatures affected by the heatwave.
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Έκλεισε αντιδραστήρας στον πυρηνικό σταθμό ηλεκτροπαραγωγής
Αυγή· 12 days ago
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Γαλλία: Καύσωνας διαρκείας με 40άρια - Έκλεισε πυρηνικός αντιδραστήρας
Sigmalive· 12 days ago
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Γαλλία: Ξανά εκτός λειτουργίας ένας πυρηνικός αντιδραστήρας του Γκολφές λόγω υψηλών θερμοκρασιών
Naftemporiki· 12 days ago
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Καύσωνας διαρκείας στη Γαλλία με 40άρια: Έκλεισε πυρηνικός αντιδραστήρας
Proto Thema· 12 days ago