France faces new intense and prolonged heatwave episode

A heatwave episode is settling in for an extended period across France, with 53 departments placed on orange alert by Météo-France.

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Schools face organizational challenges, raising questions about closure criteria during extreme heat.

Health authorities warn of specific risks for children, identifying alert signs requiring medical care.

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