Heatwave: France experiences third-longest heatwave since 2003
France endured 16 consecutive days of scorching heat, ranking this heatwave as the third-longest.
Published 5h12 sources✓ ConfirmedMajorupdated 3h
Lire en français
≈ 17s
The fact
Météo-France confirmed it matches the heatwaves of August 2003 and summers 2018 and 2025.
Temperatures may again exceed 40°C locally next week.
12 sources — click a link to read an article on the topic:
Why it matters
Cette canicule prolongée, l’une des plus intenses depuis 20 ans, souligne l’urgence climatique et ses impacts sur la santé, l’agriculture et les infrastructures, avec des conséquences potentielles sur les politiques d’adaptation en France et en Europe.
Story timeline
coverage · 14dJul 23Heatwave: France experiences third-longest heatwave since 2003this article