France hit by record lightning day with over 20,000 strikes

Over 20,000 lightning strikes were recorded on Thursday, July 16 in metropolitan France.

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These violent storms, following heatwaves, mark the most lightning-struck day of 2026.

Météo-France warns of persistent storm risks in several regions.

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