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Heat wave in France: 150 schools closed and restrictive measures activated

An intense heat wave is sweeping across France with temperatures expected to reach 42°C, forcing the closure of 150 schools and activating restrictive measures.

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Authorities are implementing differentiated traffic circulation in several cities and restricting school activities due to extreme conditions.

One-third of French people believe their homes are not adapted to these heat waves, raising habitability concerns.

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