Stockholm, July 31 : Unusually high sea water temperature has forced Swedish nuclear power plant to close, authorities said on Monday.

The sea water's temperature outside one of Sweden's nuclear plants has forced the plant to close down temporarily. As the sea water reached a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, it can no longer be used for a cooling effect.

"In order for us to secure the needed cooling capacity, we have decided to take Ringhals 2 nuclear power plant out of operation," Xinhua quoted Ringhals' Production Manager Sven-Anders Andersson as saying.

Two other nuclear power plants, Ringhals 3 and 4, are still working normally. Meanwhile, Ringhals 1 is on its annual planned maintenance.

Sea temperatures as high as this are unusual in Sweden. During the 21st century, this is the second time a nuclear power plant is closed for the same reason.

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Udupi: Manju Kola, husband of former Udupi City Municipal Council Vice-President Lakshmi Manjunath and a Hindutva organisation leader, was stabbed during a meeting held to settle a dispute related to a love affair at Malpe on Tuesday night.

Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case.

According to information available, Manju Kola had reportedly called for a compromise meeting near Malpe beach in the Palimaru area on Tuesday evening to resolve an issue involving a couple. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out and a youth allegedly stabbed Manju Kola.

He sustained injuries to his abdomen and collapsed. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.

Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that five accused have been arrested in the case. As per preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have occurred due to personal reasons. He clarified that there is no communal angle to the incident and urged the public not to spread rumours.

The injured Manju Kola is out of danger and his condition is stable, the SP said.