France Issues Red Heatwave Alert Across Numerous Departments

Météo-France has placed 49 departments under a red heatwave alert, with 40 more under an orange alert, as temperatures are expected to reach 40-42 degrees Celsius. This intense heatwave, anticipated to last through much of the week, has already caused significant public disruption, including school closures and train service cancellations. Authorities are urging the public to take precautions against the widespread health threat.