France Expands Red Heat Alert to Over 50 Departments Amid Extreme Temperatures

Météo-France has issued an unprecedented red heat wave alert across 54 departments, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C. These extreme conditions are forecast to continue for several days, potentially setting new temperature records for any month. The intense heat is impacting public services and events, and raises concerns due to its comparison to a deadly 2003 heatwave.