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.
Published 3j19 sources✓ ConfirmedMajorupdated 3j
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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.
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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