France says high Garonne River temperatures could reduce nuclear output

EDF has warned that high temperatures on the Garonne River may restrict nuclear production at the Blayais site in southwestern France from June 24.

France says high Garonne River temperatures could reduce nuclear output
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​French ‌state-owned utility ​EDF said on ‌Tuesday high temperatures on the Garonne ‌River that flows ‌through southwestern France could potentially ⁠restrict nuclear ​production ⁠at the 3.6-gigawatt Blayais ⁠nuclear site ​from June 24.

This is in ⁠addition to ⁠warnings ​for nuclear sites on ⁠the Rhone River in ⁠eastern ⁠France.

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