France swelters under persistent and costly heatwave

An exceptional heatwave has been hitting France for two weeks, breaking temperature records.

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Cities are suffering from a blocking high-pressure system worsened by a cold drop, prolonging the heatwave.

Municipalities criticized for spending more on Christmas decorations than on climate adaptation measures.

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Jun 24France swelters under persistent and costly heatwavethis article

Jul 8France and agriculture face early and destructive heatwave

Jul 9Heatwave in France: social partners propose temperature thresholds and adjusted hours

Jul 10Heatwave in France: 24 departments on red alert, record temperatures

Jul 11France on heatwave alert: 24 departments on red alert, 59 on orange

Jul 11France on drought alert: heatwaves and water restrictions intensify

Jul 11France expands red heatwave alert to 37 departments on Sunday

Jul 12France on red alert for heatwave in 37 departments

Jul 14Sixteen French departments on orange alert for severe storms

Jul 23France: Fourth heatwave inevitable at the end of July 2026

Jul 23France experiences its third longest heatwave on record

Jul 28France allows school transfer for students due to parents' behavior

Jul 29France on orange heatwave alert with temperatures reaching 42°C

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