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Summer 2026 becomes the longest heatwave period on record

Météo-France lifts the orange alert after 22 days of nearly nationwide heatwave.

Published 3j4 sourcesConfirmedMajorupdated 3j
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The fact

Summer 2026 records 52 days of extreme heat, an all-time high since measurements began.

This unprecedented duration raises concerns about territorial and population adaptation.

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Les 52 jours de canicule exacerbent les risques sanitaires et les tensions sur les ressources en eau, poussant les autorités à renforcer les mesures de prévention et les restrictions d'usage.

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