Heatwave in France: 24 departments on red alert, record temperatures
Twenty-four French departments, including Île-de-France, are under a red heatwave alert this Saturday.
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The fact
Temperatures locally exceed 40°C, with historical records broken in several cities.
Authorities urge caution, particularly for vulnerable individuals and the homeless.
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Why it matters
La canicule touche des millions d’habitants et met sous tension les services de santé, avec des risques accrus pour les populations vulnérables.
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