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France lifts orange heatwave alert in the last six departments Météo-France has downgraded the orange heatwave alert to yellow for Ardèche, Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, Gard, Var, and Vaucluse.
Published 4j · 6 sources ✓ Confirmed Notable · updated 1j
The fact This decision marks the end of an intense heatwave that affected southeastern France .
Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease but remain high for the season.
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Why it matters Les températures élevées augmentent les risques d’incendies de forêt et de problèmes de santé, notamment pour les populations vulnérables. Les autorités locales sont mobilisées pour prévenir les départs de feu.
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