France is in the grip of a heatwave, which Météo France expects to be "wisdespread, prolonged and intense". The thermometer is set to climb even higher in the coming days, reaching or exceeding 40°C on June 21, leading to several municipalities to cancel Fete de la Musique celebrations. The state-owned utility EDF has also warned that three nuclear plants face production curbs next week because of high temperatures on the Rhone and Garonne rivers.
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France tries to cope with second premature heatwave in less than a month
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France is experiencing its second premature heatwave in less than a month, with temperatures expected to reach or exceed 40°C on June 21. The heatwave has led to the cancellation of Fete de la Musique celebrations in several municipalities and has prompted warnings of production curbs at three nuclear plants due to high temperatures on the Rhone and Garonne rivers.