France places 13 departments on orange heatwave alert this Sunday
Météo-France activates the orange alert for 13 departments starting this Sunday.
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The fact
Temperatures could reach 39°C in some regions.
This fifth heatwave is settling in durably across the country.
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Why it matters
La canicule augmente les risques d’incendies de forêt et de pollution, tandis que les agriculteurs doivent adapter leurs pratiques pour limiter les pertes.
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