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Europe Heat Wave Triggers Record Temps, Drought Impacts Nuclear Plant

A severe heat wave is impacting Europe, leading to record-breaking temperatures and widespread drought. Italy has issued its highest heat alert for all 27 monitored cities, while Austria recorded its highest-ever temperature at 41.2 C. In Hungary, the nuclear power plant has reduced output to 10% due to low river water levels, prompting nationwide energy conservation measures, including restrictions on industrial users and household consumption. AI

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Europe Heat Wave Triggers Record Temps, Drought Impacts Nuclear Plant

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Giada Zampano, Kirsten Grieshaber, Justin Spike, The Associated Press ·

    Every major Italian city is on heat alert as the drought hits Hungary’s nuclear power

    Drought-starved Danube water can no longer cool the reactors, forcing Hungary to ration power as Italy puts all 27 major cities on red alert.