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regional39.8 °CTemperatures will reach up to 39.8°C in the Var and 36°C in the Alpes-MaritimesConfirmed · 3 sources

France on orange heatwave alert in 43 departments

Météo France has placed 43 departments on orange heatwave alert this Tuesday.

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8°C in the Var and 36°C in the Alpes-Maritimes

The fact

Temperatures will reach up to 39.8°C in the Var and 36°C in the Alpes-Maritimes.

A heat dome is settling over France, with a peak expected mid-week.

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Why it matters

Les températures élevées augmentent les risques de déshydratation, d’incendies et de surcharge des réseaux électriques, avec des mesures de restriction d’eau déjà en vigueur dans 70 % du territoire.

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