Contemporary Y2K warnings included concerns that power failures could interfere with nuclear-plant cooling and raise the risk of meltdowns.

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"Contemporary Y2K warnings included concerns that power failures could interfere with nuclear-plant cooling and raise the risk of meltdowns."

Reuters reported expert warnings that Y2K-related electricity disruptions could threaten backup cooling arrangements at nuclear plants, while also reporting industry reassurance.

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Source title Nuke Plants May Not Be Y2K Ready

Source authors Reuters

Source year 1999

Confidence high

Importance mid