ecologie30 %Reports of heat-related deaths have increased by 30% since the episode began✓ Confirmed · 3 sources

Early heatwave: 34 departments on yellow alert

Météo-France places 34 departments on yellow alert due to an exceptionally early May heatwave in 2026.

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This heat wave affects a large part of French territory and causes significant economic impacts.

Reports of heat-related deaths have increased by 30% since the episode began.

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Auto-synthesis from 3 media sources · identified on May 29, 2026