Heatwave in France: 51 departments on yellow alert, 22 on orange
Météo-France places 51 departments on yellow alert for heatwave this Monday, August 10.
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The fact
Northern and Southwestern regions are spared, but 22 departments are upgraded to orange.
Temperatures could reach 39°C locally, with the heatwave expected to last all week.
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Why it matters
Les fortes chaleurs augmentent les risques de déshydratation, d’insolations et d’aggravation de maladies chroniques, notamment pour les personnes vulnérables.