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Drought and heat cut nuclear output across Europe, starting reactor shutdowns

Romania has begun the process of disconnecting its only operating nuclear reactor from the grid as drought constrains power generation.

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CNBC World reports that heat and drought are reducing nuclear power output across Europe, turning water scarcity into an energy problem.

The outlet says Romania has started the process of disconnecting its sole working nuclear reactor from the power grid.

With cooling water increasingly limited during the drought, nuclear plants face forced reductions or shutdown steps, according to CNBC World.

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