France on orange heatwave alert with temperatures up to 39°C
Sixteen French departments placed on orange heatwave alert starting Monday.
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Temperatures will reach 36 to 39°C in the southwest and 33 to 36°C elsewhere in the southern…
The fact
Temperatures will reach 36 to 39°C in the southwest and 33 to 36°C elsewhere in the southern half.
Météo-France suggests a possible extension of the alert to other regions.
Why it matters
La canicule touche des millions d'habitants et pose des risques sanitaires majeurs, notamment pour les personnes vulnérables, tout en aggravant les tensions sur les ressources en eau et les écosystèmes.
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