France swelters under extreme heat wave in June
Thirty-five French departments are on red alert as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C this Sunday, according to Météo-France.
Published 13sem15 sources✓ ConfirmedMajorupdated 13sem
Lire en français
≈ 29s
The fact
The heat wave is disrupting cultural events, including the Fête de la Musique whose cancellation is being considered, and affecting residents and school activities.
These extreme temperatures rival previous heat waves, forcing authorities to implement prevention measures and cost-saving tips to cope with extreme heat.
15 sources — click a link to read an article on the topic:
Story timeline
Jun 20France swelters under extreme heat wave in Junethis article