france17 °CTemperatures exceed seasonal norms by up to 17°C, with historic records expected✓ Confirmed · 9 sources

France on red heatwave alert: 72 departments under maximum warning

Météo-France places 72 departments on red heatwave alert for Thursday, June 26.

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Temperatures exceed seasonal norms by up to 17°C, with historic records expected.

Emergency services report an unprecedented surge in consultations for this time of year.

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