French heatwave shuts down 3 nuclear reactors, 8 others running at reduced capacity

Three nuclear reactors in France have been shut down due to extreme heat, while eight others are operating at reduced capacity, French energy company EDF announced on Sunday. The three offline reactors are situated alongside rivers, whose water is used for cooling. The heatwave is posing a significant challenge to the country's nuclear power operations.

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