Europe's heatwave meltdown: France shuts down nuclear reactor over fears heat could cause disaster, while soaring temperatures see spate of deaths across the continent
- Posted on June 23, 2026
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Europe's heatwave meltdown: France shuts down nuclear reactor over fears heat could cause disaster, while soaring temperatures see spate of deaths across the continent
The spike in temperatures is being driven by a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, fuelled by a strong high‑pressure system known as the 'African anticyclone.'
