France Issues Red Vigilance for Heatwave Across 72 Departments

Météo-France has placed 96 departments under vigilance for heatwave, thunderstorms, and floods on Thursday, June 25, 2026. A total of 72 departments are under red vigilance for heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 37-39°C. This is an exceptional and historic heatwave, with June 23rd and 24th being the hottest days ever recorded in France. The heatwave is causing power outages and is expected to continue until the weekend.