economie40 °CTemperatures exceed 40°C in several regions, prompting RTE to activate emergency measures✓ Confirmed · 4 sources

Historic heatwave: France under strain with record electricity consumption

The heatwave causes a surge in electricity consumption due to air conditioners and fans.

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Temperatures exceed 40°C in several regions, prompting RTE to activate emergency measures.

Farmers harvest at night to avoid fires.

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