Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants
- Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure.
- Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase.
- These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on river water for cooling.
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- Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure.
- Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase.
- These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on river water for cooling.
Sources: Guardian